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Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain Dragon Dish

明代青花龙纹瓷盘

By: Unknown (Imperial kilns or reputable Jingdezhen kiln likely)

Style: Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White Porcelain

Origin: China

Materials: Porcelain, underglaze cobalt blue

Age: c. 16th century (Ming Dynasty, possibly Jiajing or Wanli period, circa 1522-1620)

Condition: Good (visible kiln grits, glazing flaws on rim, minor surface wear, typical for period; not professionally restored)

Value: $4,000–$8,000 (auction liquidation estimate for a period example in this condition)

Maker's Marks / Writing: No visible reign or maker's mark on the interior of the dish; base not visible for inspection.

Date: 2025-07-11 03:26:33.419420

Description:

A shallow porcelain dish decorated in underglaze blue with a central five-clawed dragon amidst clouds, surrounded by further dragons and cloud motifs around the cavetto. The dragons are depicted with dynamic, sinuous bodies, typical of high Ming Dynasty aesthetics. The glaze on the rim shows a faint brownish firing flaw, and the porcelain body shows some kiln grit and signs of age.     一件浅口瓷盘，青花釉下装饰，中心绘有五爪龙穿梭于云间，盘沿内侧环绕缠绕龙与云纹。龙体姿态灵动蜿蜒，体现了明代高峰期的艺术风格。口沿釉面可见轻微棕色窑烧痕迹，瓷胎局部有窑砂和年代痕迹。

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This dragon dish is characteristic of mid- to late Ming blue and white wares, distinguished by its lively dragon motif and dynamic cloud scrolls. The execution suggests it may have been produced in a reputable kiln, likely for the domestic or regional elite. Kiln grit and firing flaws support evidence of age, and the underglaze blue is consistent with Ming cobalt. However, careful verification is needed given the prevalence of later copies.     这件龙纹瓷盘具备明中晚期青花瓷的典型特征，龙纹生动，祥云缭绕，充满动感。从工艺来看，可能出自著名官窑或景德镇有实力的民窑，为当时的国内或区域精英阶层所用。釉面和口沿的烧造瑕疵及窑砂充分显示了时代感，青花钴料也与明代特征相符。不过，鉴于此类器物后期仿品众多，需谨慎进一步核查真伪。

Individual Images:

• N/A (only primary image provided
• so no close-up of base
• foot rim
• or glaze microstructure to confirm physical signs of age and authenticity).

Provenance:

No provenance documentation provided or visible.

Condition:

Good (visible kiln grits, glazing flaws on rim, minor surface wear, typical for period; not professionally restored)

Identification Score: 95%

This piece is immediately recognizable as a Ming Dynasty style blue and white dragon dish due to the characteristic iconography and painting style. The proportions, motifs, and brushwork are highly consistent with authenticated examples, though absolute certainty requires physical inspection.     该器物以其典型的明代青花龙纹绘画风格、比例与构图而易于辨识。各项细节与传世真品高度吻合，但最终结论需结合实物检验。

Authenticity Score: 60%

While the painting style, glaze, and firing imperfections are consistent with authentic Ming period blue and white ceramics, the market is flooded with well-made modern copies. Key features such as glaze texture, cobalt color, and wear are promising, but the authenticity cannot be confirmed at a high level without close hands-on examination, including the foot rim, base, and any reign marks.     虽然绘画风格、釉面和烧造瑕疵与明代青花真品相符，但鉴于市场上高度仿制品众多，仅凭图片难以给出高分。还需实物手检足墙、底部及款识等关键部位，以进一步确认真伪。

Image Memory Note

A shallow circular porcelain dish decorated in underglaze cobalt blue, featuring a central large five-clawed dragon among clouds, with a surrounding band of additional dragon and cloud motifs along the cavetto. Visible firing flaw (brownish rim area), specks of kiln grit, and wear consistent with age can be seen mostly on the rim and interior. No visible marks or inscriptions from this angle; the foot rim and base are not visible. Colors range from deep blue to soft, paler blues characteristic of period Ming wares.     一件圆形浅口瓷盘，青花钴料装饰，盘心一条五爪龙穿梭云间，边沿区域环绕双龙云纹。可见烧造瑕疵（口沿局部棕色），口沿和内盘有明显窑砂和年代磨损。当前角度未见款识或印记，底足与盘底未展示。青花色泽深浅不一，具明代典型特征。

Keywords

Ming dynasty, blue and white porcelain, dragon dish, Chinese ceramics, Jingdezhen, 16th century, antique, China, five-clawed dragon, decorative arts     明代，青花瓷，龙纹盘，中国瓷器，景德镇，十六世纪，古董，中国，五爪龙，装饰艺术

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