Details

Object type

plate

Place Associated

China, Jingdezhen (place of manufacture)

Date

Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period, 1662-1722

Materials

Porcelain with overglaze enamel decoration

Dimensions

overall: 73 mm x 384 mm x 384 mm 2057 g

Description

This plate depicts an episode from a Chinese play 'The Romance of the Western Chamber' written by Wang Shifu (about 1250-1300). The scene shows a first meeting of Zhang Sheng and Cui Yingying in the Monastery garden. He is enchanted by the sight of Cui Yingying. The style of decoration with a colour scheme known as 'famille verte' was extremely popular in Europe.

Credit Line/Donor

Gifted by Sir William and Lady Burrell to the City of Glasgow, 1944

Collection

Burrell Collection: Chinese Pottery [Stoneware, Porcelain]

ID Number

38.923

Location

Burrell Collection