Dish with God of Longevity (Shoulao) and an attendant

White porcelain dish with rounded sides and flat base. The interior features a central circular scene depicting Shoulao, the God of Longevity, and an attendant. Shoulao wears a long green robe with a red tassel and a blue hat; he holds a staff in his right hand and a peach in his left. The attendant wears a green robe and a white hat; they hold a staff. The circular scene is surrounded by a blue border and encircled by a design of scrolling flowers and leaves in blue, green, and red. The background of the dish is white. The exterior is undecorated. The dish sits on a gray surface against a dark gray background.

Artwork details

Date:: early 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 599 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original