Saucer with dragons
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Jiajing emperor (1522-1566)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration and partially blue glaze
DimensionsH. 1 3/8 in x Diam. 6 in, H. 3.5 cm x Diam. 15.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1786
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" The inner bottom depicts a five-claw dragon carrying a long lingzhi mushroom branch; on the outer border two running dragons play with lingzhi.
1723-1735
