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Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish

明代青花龙纹瓷盘

By: Unknown (imperial kilns, likely Jingdezhen)

Style: Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White

Origin: China

Materials: Porcelain, cobalt blue underglaze

Age: circa 16th century (mid-late Ming Dynasty, Jiajing to Wanli period)

Condition: Good (surface wear, rim frits and minor kiln flaws)

Value: $3,000–$8,000 (auction liquidation value, if authentic and with no major restoration)

Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible reign mark or inscription on the displayed side; reverse not visible in this image.

Date: 2025-07-03 13:44:08.749801

Description:

A shallow, circular porcelain dish finely painted in rich cobalt blue underglaze with a central five-clawed dragon amidst swirling clouds, encircled by a border of additional dragons and cloud motifs. The piece displays characteristics typical of mid- to late-Ming dynasty blue-and-white wares, with a slightly irregular potting and some kiln imperfections visible at the rim. The glaze has a soft, almost creamy tone customary for period pieces.     这是一件浅底圆形青花瓷盘，采用浓郁的钴蓝釉下彩绘制。盘中心为一条五爪龙，周围环绕云纹，边沿亦饰以龙纹和云气。该件青花龙纹盘具有明代中晚期典型风格，胎体略显不规整，边缘有部分窑烧瑕疵。釉色柔和，呈现出明代瓷器所独有的奶白色调。

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

A finely painted example of Ming blue-and-white dragon ware, most likely produced at the Jingdezhen imperial kilns for the domestic or Southeast Asian market. Wear and rim imperfections visible, but overall presents well with strong, lively decoration. The style, glaze, and painting technique are consistent with mid-late Ming production, though the appearance alone cannot completely eliminate the possibility of a later copy.     这是一件绘画精美的明代青花龙纹瓷盘，很可能出自景德镇官窑，供国内或东南亚市场。表面可见使用痕迹和边缘瑕疵，但整体保存良好，绘画生动有力。器形、釉色和工艺与明代中晚期瓷器特征相符，但仅凭图片仍无法完全排除后期仿品的可能性。

Individual Images:

whole item

Provenance:

No provenance documentation provided.

Condition:

Good (surface wear, rim frits and minor kiln flaws)

Identification Score: 90%

The shape, painting style, coloration, and motifs are strongly consistent with authentic Ming dynasty Jingdezhen blue-and-white dragon dishes, though attribution to a specific reign is difficult from photographs alone.     器形、绘画技法、颜色和纹饰均与明代景德镇青花龙纹盘高度一致，但仅凭照片难以确定具体年款。

Authenticity Score: 65%

While the decoration, glaze, and wear are indicative of Ming production, there remains a significant risk of modern reproduction due to the popularity and frequent forgery of blue-and-white wares, especially with dragon motifs. Details such as imperfections, foot rim, and glaze pooling are promising for authenticity, but a hands-on inspection (including thermoluminescence testing) would be required for a definitive authentication. A word about fakes: Ming blue-and-white dragon dishes are some of the most commonly reproduced ceramics, so caution must be exercised in reaching conclusions.     从装饰、釉色和使用痕迹等方面来看，具备明代真品特征。但青花龙纹瓷盘广受仿制，因此存在较大赝品风险。一些边缘窑瑕和釉面分布显示真品可能性，但需实物检验（如热释光检测）方能最终判定。关于赝品：明代青花龙纹盘是被仿制最多的瓷器类型之一，应格外小心。

Image Memory Note

Primary image shows a shallow, circular blue and white porcelain dish. Central medallion features a single five-clawed imperial dragon in dynamic pose surrounded by cloudy vapor motifs; cavetto and rim with further dragons amid clouds. Cobalt blue washes are variable in tone, typical of traditional Ming firing technique. Slight irregularity in potting, kiln grit on foot, and some wear/fritting at the rim (notably at 1 o'clock position). There is a reddish kiln flaw at border on left shoulder. No reign mark or text visible on the displayed face. Underside not visible, so foot ring, base or marks unknown. No obvious large cracks or restoration detected in this view.     主图展示了一个浅底圆形青花瓷盘。盘心绘有一条五爪龙，姿态生动，环以云气纹；内壁与口沿亦有龙与云纹环绕。蓝色浓淡变化明显，呈现明代官窑青花的传统烧制效果。器型略为不规整，足部有窑砂，边缘一处（约1点钟方向）有明显磕碰和瑕疵，盘左肩部有红褐色窑痕。面部未见款识或文字。盘底未显示，无法确定有无足款和其它印章。未见明显大裂缝或修复痕迹。

Keywords

Ming dynasty, blue and white, porcelain, dragon, Chinese, 16th century, Jingdezhen, antique     明代, 青花, 瓷器, 龙纹, 中国, 十六世纪, 景德镇, 古董

Report ID:  : 9xy8tu

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