Dish
c. 1725, Qing Dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzhen period (1723–1735)
Medium
Hard-paste porcelain and polychrome enamels
Dimensions
4.5 × 27.4 cm (1 3/4 × 10 3/4 in.)
Classification
dish (vessel)
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
189313
Art Historical Context
This elegant dish, crafted around 1725 during the Yongzheng period (1723–1735) of China's Qing Dynasty, exemplifies the pinnacle of imperial porcelain production at Jingdezhen, the world's renowned center for ceramics. Under Emperor Yongzheng's patronage, potters achieved unprecedented refinement, producing vessels that blended functionality with artistry. Measuring just 4.5 × 27.4 cm, this shallow, wide dish would have served practical purposes at court banquets while showcasing the dynasty's technical mastery and aesthetic sophistication. Made from hard-paste porcelain durable, translucent ...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...