Large plate with dragons
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Jiajing emperor (1522-1566)
MaterialsPorcelain with incised decoration under glaze
DimensionsH. 2 5/8 in x W. 12 1/8 in
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1639
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsJiajing mark of the period. The six-character mark at the base reads: " Produced during the Jiajing reign of the great Ming." Incised inthe inner bottom is a five-claw coled dragon playing with a pearl; the outside border has two incised running dragons.
1271-1368
1522-1566
approx. 1238-1369
