Item Report
Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish
明代青花龙纹瓷盘
By: Unknown, likely Jingdezhen kilns / 不详，可能为景德镇窑
Style: Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain / 明代青花瓷
Origin: China
Materials: Porcelain, underglaze cobalt blue / 瓷器，釉下钴蓝
Age: Circa 16th century (Ming Dynasty, possibly Jiajing or Wanli reign)
Condition: Very Good (minor rim chips, some glaze wear consistent with age)
Value: $5,000–$20,000 (auction estimate, depending on condition and provenance)
Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible reign mark present in the provided image.
Date: 2025-06-03 17:11:51.429578
Description:
A circular porcelain dish painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a five-clawed dragon in the center, surrounded by clouds, with further dragons around the rim. This piece features the classic Ming Dynasty (likely 16th century) dragon motif, a symbol of imperial authority. The craftsmanship and use of vibrant cobalt blue suggest Jingdezhen kilns as the likely origin. 一只圆形瓷盘，以釉下钴蓝绘制五爪龙戏云图案，盘心为一条龙盘绕，盘沿有数条腾云驾雾的龙。该盘典型体现了明代（推测为16世纪）龙纹装饰，是皇权的象征。瓷盘胎质细腻，蓝色鲜艳，推测出自景德镇窑。
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a classic and desirable example of Ming Dynasty blue and white porcelain, featuring the imperial dragon motif. The quality of brushwork and glaze, as well as the distinctive signs of age and minor wear, indicate it is likely period-authentic and produced at Jingdezhen, the premier kiln of Ming imperial ware. 这是一件典型且受欢迎的明代青花瓷盘，饰以皇家龙纹。盘面绘画与釉色的质量高，局部可见岁月痕迹与轻微磨损，表明其具有明代时期特色，很可能为景德镇官窑出品。
Individual Images:
whole item
Provenance:
No documented provenance provided in the image.
Condition:
Very Good (minor rim chips, some glaze wear consistent with age)
Identification Score: 95%
The form, decorative motif, and painting technique all strongly indicate a Ming dynasty blue and white dragon dish. The dish's proportions, specific dragon details, and underglaze blue pigment are highly characteristic of 16th century Jingdezhen wares. 器型、装饰图案与绘画技法强烈指向明代青花龙纹瓷盘，盘的比例、龙形细节及釉下青花颜色均具有16世纪景德镇瓷器的典型特征。
Authenticity Score: 85%
The visible age, fine brushwork, and period-appropriate kiln flaws suggest this is likely an authentic Ming dynasty piece, though hands-on examination and thermoluminescence testing would fully confirm authenticity. 盘面可见的自然老化、精细的绘画工艺和与时代吻合的窑烧瑕疵，表明其很可能为明代真品，但需实物验看及热释光检测作最终确认。
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Keywords
Ming Dynasty, blue and white, porcelain, dragon dish, Jingdezhen, Chinese antique, 16th century 明代, 青花, 瓷器, 龙纹盘, 景德镇, 中国古董, 16世纪
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