Bowl with dragons
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
DynastyMing dynasty (1368-1644), Reign of the Zhengde emperor (1506-1521)
MaterialsPorcelain with overglaze yellow enamel decoration
DimensionsH. 3 1/2 in x Diam. 7 3/8 in, H. 8.9 cm x Diam. 18.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P174
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsZhengde mark of the period. The six-character mark at the base reads: "Produced during the Zhengde reign of the great Ming."
Text Entries清朝康熙江皁景德汒窯愽地綠彩划絏椧恳碗
Since dragons symbolize the emperor of China, they were the most popular motif for imperial wares. The dragons here have five toes, and their backs emit flames.
