The Bowl with Chrysanthemums, now housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an elegant example of Chinese ceramic artistry from the late 14th century during the Ming dynasty. The bowl is made of porcelain painted with copper-red decoration beneath a transparent glaze, a technique associated with the famous kilns of Jingdezhen.
The exterior of the vessel is decorated with chrysanthemum blossoms, a flower deeply valued in Chinese culture. Chrysanthemums are traditionally associated with autumn, longevity, and resilience, and they frequently appear in Chinese art and decorative objects. The elegant floral motif reflects both the aesthetic sophistication and symbolic richness of Ming dynasty ceramics.

