Dish with Flowers and Foliate Rim
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
Medium
Celadon-glazed porcelain with underglaze molded decoration
Dimensions
6.7 × 31.2 cm (2 5/8 × 12 1/4 in.); Diam.: 31.2 cm (12 1/4 in.)
Classification
dish (vessel)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
48173
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Dish with Flowers and Foliate*, crafted during China's Ming Dynasty (13681644), exemplifies the's mastery of porcelain artistry. Measuring 31.2 cm in diameter, this shallow vessel features a serene celadon glaze—a signature jade-green finish prized for its subtle luster and resemblance to precious nephrite. The dish's wide, leaf-like rim and delicate floral motifs, molded directly into the clay, evoke the natural elegance of blooming gardens, a common theme in Chinese decorative arts symbolizing harmony and abundance. Ming porcelain marked a golden age of technical innovation ...
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...