Unknown century
China
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Dish
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumPorcelain painted in underglaze cobalt blue (Jingdezhen ware)
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SizeH. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. of rim 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); Diam. of foot 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
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Geography details
China -
Country today
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DateUnknown century
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CultureChina
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PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This dish displays a romantic story known as Phoenixes Arriving for Flute Playing (chuixiao yinfeng). Nongyu, the daughter of Duke Mu of Qin State (reigned 659–21 B.C.) married a famous flute (xiao) player. According to this legend, the couple spent all their time practicing the flute. After several years, even phoenixes came to listen to their music. One day, the couple rode away on the phoenixes and never returned.
