Ming Dynasty Jiajing Period Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish明嘉靖青花双龙纹盘
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Dan, your discovery of this Ming Dynasty Jiajing Period Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish is nothing short of a revelation. This dish, with its central five-clawed dragon surrounded by spirited companions, bespeaks the imperial splendor of a time when Ming porcelain reigned supreme. Its condition is noteworthy, earning a 'Very Good' mark (some rim fritting, age cracks, typical firing imperfections, no major restoration observed). The glaze wears and reddish iron-oxide firing spot are telltale signs of authenticity, begging for further scholarly examination—a relic that once might have graced the tables of courtly dignitaries. Carrying with it whispers of centuries past, this piece is as majestic as the emperors who once admired such artistry. \(明嘉靖青花双龙纹盘，丹，你的发现是无与伦比的。中间升腾的五爪龙，周围是充满活力的龙，彰显了明代瓷器的辉煌。此盘状态良好，边缘有轻微的釉色剥落和年代裂纹，但无大修，展现典型的烧制工艺缺陷。釉面磨损和红氧化铁斑点是真实性的标志，值得进一步的科学检验。这件或曾点缀于宫廷贵族餐桌的遗珍，犹如翻滚的时光，传递着古代帝王们的艺术审美。)
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Item Report
Ming Dynasty Jiajing Period Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish
明嘉靖青花双龙纹盘
By:Imperial kilns, Jingdezhen (attributed)
Style:Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain / 明代青花瓷
Origin:China
Materials:Porcelain with underglaze cobalt blue decoration
Age:Circa 1522–1566 (Jiajing Period, Ming Dynasty)
Condition:Very Good (some rim fritting, age cracks, typical firing imperfections, no major restoration observed)
Value:$10,000–$40,000 (if authentic)
Maker's Marks / Writing:Six-character reign mark in underglaze blue: 大明嘉靖年制 (Made in the Great Ming, Jiajing period)
Date:2025-06-22 17:06:26.443619
Description:
This is a round blue and white porcelain dish featuring a central five-clawed dragon amid clouds, encircled by additional dragons in active poses along the cavetto and exterior. The underglaze cobalt blue decoration is characteristic of the Ming Jiajing period (1522–1566). The base displays a six-character reign mark in two concentric circles: '大明嘉靖年制' (Made in the Great Ming, Jiajing Period). The piece shows signs of age, including light scratches, glaze fritting at the rim, and some discoloration. This type of dish was used by the imperial court and nobility, symbolizing power and authority.
这是一件圆形明嘉靖时期（1522–1566年）青花瓷盘，盘面中央绘有五爪龙升腾于祥云之间，盘沿内外壁各饰盘龙纹，龙身姿态矫健灵动，青花发色明快。底足以青花双圈书“大明嘉靖年制”六字款。器物表面可见使用痕迹及自然老化，包括口沿处轻微磕伤、划痕及釉面变色。这类盘多为皇室或贵族所用，象征权力与尊贵。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
A classic and well-executed example of Ming Jiajing blue and white porcelain with dragon motif. The central and border dragons, lively brushwork, and reign mark suggest imperial quality; however, a word about fakes: Ming porcelain, especially with Jiajing marks, is extensively reproduced. The observed condition (age cracks, glaze wear, old dirt) is positive, but authentication by thermoluminescence or expert technical analysis is strongly suggested due to frequency of skilled modern forgeries.
这是明嘉靖时期青花龙纹盘中的标准佳作，中央与边缘龙纹生动，笔法流畅，底部六字款彰显皇室气息，但须警惕赝品。明嘉靖青花盘为市场高仿频发品种，目前所见器物因有明显包浆、釉裂及旧迹，初步判断较为可观，建议进一步科学检测（如热释光鉴定）以确证年代及真伪。
Individual Images:
The detail of the mark on the base is crisp and correctly spaced
typical of period wares. The glaze exhibits areas of natural craquelure and genuine age grit on the unglazed footrim. There are old firing flaws and a freckle-like pitting
consistent with 16th-century Jingdezhen output. No obvious overpainting or restoration detected. The reddish iron-oxide firing spot on the rim is a positive authenticity indicator.
Provenance:
No provenance information provided in the images.
Condition:
Very Good (some rim fritting, age cracks, typical firing imperfections, no major restoration observed)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, dragon pattern, mark, and brushwork style closely match well-documented Jiajing period imperially commissioned wares. The technical features and signifiers are consistent, allowing high identification confidence.
龙纹样式、盘形、底足、六字款及绘画风格与嘉靖官窑瓷器高度吻合，各项技术特征表明真品概率较高，识别自信度较高。
Authenticity Score: 55%
While several positive age indicators and correct stylistic/manufacturing details are present (including glaze wear, foot rim firing grit, and typical reign mark calligraphy), Jiajing blue-and-white wares are among the most frequently, skillfully forged in the Chinese antiques market. Absence of TL test or provenance dampens certainty. Careful expert physical verification required.
尽管此盘具有一定真实老化特征（釉面磨损、足缘火石红及典型款识书法），但嘉靖青花盘为赝品高发类别，若无热释光检测或可靠来源，真伪可信度仍须保留。需资深专家面对面检验。
Image Memory Note
The primary image shows a circular blue-and-white porcelain dish with prominent central dragon and cloud motifs, surrounded by additional dragons along the border. The second image shows the base with a six-character mark ('大明嘉靖年制') in two concentric blue rings. Noticeable features include: (1) rim fritting and a reddish firing spot at approximately 11 o'clock, (2) glaze retraction and pitting on the footrim, (3) old scratches and surface abrasion visible across the interior, (4) natural crackling likely from age. The brushwork of the dragons is lively, with the standard five claws. No visible restoration; no provenance stickers, but a clean, unglazed base typical of Jingdezhen wares. No contemporary stamps, only traditional Chinese calligraphy.
主图为一件青花龙纹瓷盘，盘心五爪龙穿梭于云气之间，盘沿及外壁环绕游龙。底部为双圈青花“大明嘉靖年制”六字款，布局规范。细节特征：1）口沿有磕伤及铁锈斑，约在11点钟方向；2）底足露胎处有砂眼与火石红；3）盘内有明显刮痕与磨痕；4）釉面细密自然开片。龙形笔意劲健，均为五爪，未见修复，亦无新式标贴，胎足符合景德镇御窑老作风，仅见传统青花款识。
Keywords
Ming dynasty, Jiajing, blue and white, dragon plate, porcelain, China, imperial ware, antique
明代, 嘉靖, 青花, 龙纹盘, 瓷器, 中国, 官窑, 古董
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