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Plate with grape design, inscribed with the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan
Plate with grape design, inscribed with the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

Plate with grape design, inscribed with the name of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Xuande emperor (1426-1435)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze blue decoration
DimensionsOverall: H. 2 7/8 in × W. 14 11/16 in (7.3 cm × 37.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65P6
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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InscribedOn the side of the foot is an inscription written in Perso-Arabic style etched into the glaze. It reads "Shah Jahan, son of Shah Jahangir, 1054 AH (1644 CE)" indicating that this plate was once in his collection.
Subject
  • grape
  • flower