Large Plate with Dragons, Clouds and Floral Sprays
Unknown
Ming dynasty (1368–1644), mark and reign of Jiajing (1522–66)
Medium
Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze yellow enamel
Dimensions
11.4 × 79.3 cm (4 1/2 × 31 1/4 in.); Diam.: 79.3 cm (31 1/4 in.)
Classification
plate (general, dish)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21418
About the Artist
Unknown
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