Plate with dragons
CultureChinese
OriginZhangzhou, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911)
Datemid-17th - mid 18th century
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall: 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in.)
MarkingsCollection number "137" in red, and Arabic inscription in pencil
DescriptionPlate with three clawed dragon in the centre, and three dragons around the rim. Floral motifs on underside rim.
Kangxi (1662-1723) or Yongzheng period (1723-1735). A penciled inscription on the back reads: “The representative of Fatemeh Begum bought two plates for one Rupee. The other one is floral.”
Kangxi (1662-1723) or Yongzheng period (1723-1735). A penciled inscription on the back reads: “The representative of Fatemeh Begum bought two plates for one Rupee. The other one is floral.”
Credit LineThe Anne Gross Collection
Object numberG18.1.1
Classifications
Asian CeramicsSub-classification
Chinese PorcelainCollections
Status
Not on view
c.1723-1735
Object number: G99.1.18
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: G04.18.16a-b
