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Bowl with dragons
Bowl with dragons

Bowl with dragons

Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Zhengde emperor (1506-1521)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze-blue and overglaze polychrome decoration
DimensionsH. 3 in x Diam. 6 1/8 in, H. 7.6 cm x Diam. 15.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P2107
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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MarkingsZhengde mark, underglaze-blue four-character mark in two columns
More Information
This is a very rare piece because its official mark has been combined with incising, underglaze-blue, and overglaze polychrome decorations. Developed from the Chenghua type, this piece uses green for the ground and colors for the motifs. Three incised dragons among cloud heads, one on the bottom and two on the side, decorate the white-glazed interior. The red, yellow, and underglaze-blue motif is painted over a green background on the exterior. A band of flowers floating on waves borders the lip. Six dragon-medallions are placed around the sides with lotus panels below.