This striking Ming Style Blue and White Dragon Charger captures the eye with its bold dragon motifs, a traditional symbol of imperial power. Though evocative of the Ming dynasty, its 20th-century origin is clear upon inspection. The vivid blue of its underglaze dragons and the uniformity of the glaze highlight the precision of modern craftsmanship rather than the nuanced artistry of true Ming creations. The lack of characteristic wear or ancient patina adds weight to its identity as a reproduction. A word about copies: this field is rife with reproductions, and while they delight as decorative pieces, they don't command the value of authentic counterparts. At auction, this charger would likely fetch between $250 to $500. A revered period example, however, would soar much higher in estimated value, reflecting its historical significance. And that's etched in Jade!
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Item Report
Ming Style Blue and White Dragon Charger
明式青花龙纹大盘
By:Unknown
Style:Ming Style
Origin:China
Materials:Porcelain, blue underglaze
Age:20th century
Condition:Excellent (modern reproduction, no notable wear)
A large porcelain charger featuring underglaze blue dragon motifs, symbolic of power and authority in Chinese culture.
一件大型瓷器大盘，饰有青花龙纹图案，龙在中国文化中象征权力与威严。
Curator Questions
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Assessment:
This piece is a decorative reproduction in Ming style, likely from the 20th century. The crispness of the design and lack of authentic age indicators such as wear or patina suggest modern manufacture.
此件为明式装饰仿品，可能出自20世纪。由于设计清晰且缺乏如磨损或包浆等真实年龄指示，显示为现代制作。
Individual Images:
whole charger
detail of dragon design
Provenance:
N/A
Condition:
Excellent (modern reproduction, no notable wear)
Identification Score: 90%
The design and form closely follow traditional Ming ceramics, but certain modern characteristics suggest it is not of the period.
设计和形式紧随传统明代陶瓷，但某些现代特征表明其不是当代作品。
Authenticity Score: 30%
Despite being well-crafted, the piece exhibits signs of modern manufacture including glaze and coloration variations typical of recent reproductions.
尽管制作精良，但该件展示出现代制造的迹象，包括现代仿品典型的釉色和着色变化。
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Keywords
Ming style, dragon charger, porcelain, China
明式, 龙纹大盘, 瓷器, 中国
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