Collection
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China
- Title
- A pair of bowls with floral design
- Place of origin
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China
- Period
- Republic 1912 - 1949 → China
- Year
- 1920s
- Media category
- Ceramic
- Materials used
- porcelain with underglaze blue decoration
- Dimensions
- Credit
- Gift of Mary and Henry Fung 2007
- Accession number
- 362.2007.a-b
- Location
- Not on display
- Further information
In the early 1920s, four major department stores opened in Shanghai's famous commercial centre, Nanjing Road: Yong'an, Xianshi, Xingxing and Daxing. They did not only retail but also were involved in manufacturing goods, such as ceramics. This pair of bowls were manufactured by Daxing, the largest company among the above mentioned four, and is verified by the four character mark that appears on the bottom, which reads: 'Daxing zhenping' (treasure of Daxing).
Asian Art Department, AGNSW, December 2007.
