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Plate with Relief Dragon among Clouds — Anonymous, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

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Written by: Isabella De LucaContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 5656
Anonymous, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)

Plate with Relief Dragon among Clouds

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In the center of this plate a majestic coiled dragon is surrounded by clouds, a wave pattern, and five-petaled rosettes around the rim. In front of the dragon's mouth is a flaming pearl, a symbol often associated with dragons from this time. The plate achieves distinctive visual contrasts with green glaze and brown, and its main decorative motifs are raised.

Artist / MakerAnonymous, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Date1300s
Culture / OriginChina, Zhejiang province, Longquan region, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368)
Mediumporcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze and molded decoration
DimensionsDiameter: 43.2 cm (17 in.)
DepartmentChinese Art
TypeCeramic
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