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Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish

明代青花龙纹盘

By: Unknown (Imperial kilns, likely Jingdezhen)

Style: Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain

Origin: China

Materials: Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration (cobalt oxide)

Age: Early to mid 15th century (circa Yongle to Xuande Period, 1403-1435)

Condition: Good (visible fritting, rim wear, minor discoloration; typical for age, not officially graded)

Value: USD 40,000 – 80,000 (if authentic and in good condition, at auction)

Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible reign mark on the interior. If present, marks would typically be underglaze blue on the reverse.

Date: 2025-07-03 12:40:44.337522

Description:

A round Chinese porcelain dish featuring underglaze blue decoration of a five-claw dragon amidst clouds. The dish has a slightly everted rim, with a large central dragon, surrounded by four dragons on the cavetto. The blue pigment is vibrant and fluid, characteristic of early Ming period wares. The dragon is a symbol of imperial power and authority. The glaze shows signs of age, with visible fritting and small areas of wear.     这是一件中国瓷盘，盘面以青花颜料绘制五爪龙穿梭于云纹之间。口沿微外撇，中央主体为一只大龙，盘壁环绕四条游龙。青花色泽明亮，流畅自然，具有明代早期瓷器的典型特征。龙纹象征皇权与尊贵。釉面老化明显，见有爆釉、局部磨损等现象。

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This appears to be an early Ming blue and white dragon dish, a type highly prized for its craftsmanship, imperial symbolism, and historic significance. The painting quality, composition, and age-appropriate wear suggest it could be of the period. However, further hands-on examination including base and foot rim analysis, glaze, and pigment composition are needed for final authentication, as the market is saturated with high-quality reproductions.     这是一件明代早期青花龙纹盘，此类瓷器因工艺精湛、皇权象征和历史意义而备受推崇。该作品绘画质量高，布局巧妙，并具有相应年代的自然磨损，初步判断可能为明代真品。但由于市场上存在大量高仿品，还需结合实物对底足、釉面、青花成分等进一步专业检测，以确认其真伪。

Individual Images:

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Provenance:

No provenance provided in the image.

Condition:

Good (visible fritting, rim wear, minor discoloration; typical for age, not officially graded)

Identification Score: 90%

The distinctive design, imperial-style dragon depiction, and age-appropriate wear strongly indicate a Ming period blue and white dish. The painting technique and cobalt blue hues are consistent with Yongle-Xuande period kilns. However, full identification requires inspection of the footrim, glaze, and base.     该盘的龙纹造型、皇家气质及表面自然老化，均高度指向明代青花瓷。绘画技法和青花色调与永宣官窑作品相吻合。然而，全面鉴定还需查看底足、釉面等细节。

Authenticity Score: 40%

A word about fakes... The Ming blue and white market is rife with reproductions. While the style and visible aging are promising, high-quality fakes are prevalent, often made with convincingly old-style painting and artificial patina. Without inspection of base, glaze, and scientific testing, caution is warranted. The authenticity score is limited due to the likelihood that similar looking dishes are commonly faked.     关于赝品的说明……明代青花瓷收藏领域赝品极多。尽管该盘造型和表面老化表现较为理想，但市场上存在大批高仿产品，仿古工艺和人工老化手法高度逼真。未能实地查看底足、釉面及进行科学检测前，须持谨慎态度。鉴于此类盘常被仿制，故真伪评分较低。

Image Memory Note

Dragon dish attributed to early Ming dynasty, central dragon motif, blue and white cobalt decoration, significant collector interest due to imperial associations.     明代早期青花龙纹盘，中央龙纹主体，青花钴料装饰，因皇室背景备受藏家青睐。

Keywords

Ming Dynasty, Blue and White, Dragon Dish, Chinese porcelain, Imperial, 15th century, Jingdezhen, China     明代，青花，龙纹盘，中国瓷器，皇室，十五世纪，景德镇，中国

Report ID:  : wepcep

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