Dish with Openwork Dome and Floral Scrolls
Ming dynasty (1368–1664), 15th century
Medium
Longquan ware; celadon-glazed stoneware with underglaze incised decoration
Dimensions
5.8 × 23.3 cm (2 1/4 × 9 3/16 in.); Diam.: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.)
Classification
dish (vessel)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
147025
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Dish with Openwork Dome and Floral* hails from China's Ming dynasty (1368–1644), specifically the 15th, a golden age for ceramic artistry. Crafted in Longquan ware—a renowned stoneware from Zhejiang province—it exemplifies the era's mastery of celadon glazes, which produce a serene, jade-like green hue prized by emperors and scholars alike. Measuring just 5.8 cm high and 23.3 cm in diameter, this shallow vessel features a delicately pierced openwork dome at its center, evoking lightness and elegance, surrounded by incised floral scrolls that dance across its surface. The under...
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...