Nov 9, 2004
Sep 19, 2012
Sep 19, 2012

Plate with Relief Dragon among Clouds

Plate with Relief Dragon among Clouds

1300s

Porcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze and molded decoration

Diameter: 43.2 cm (17 in.)

John L. Severance Fund 1961.92

Did you know?

In front of the dragon's mouth is a flaming pearl, a symbol often associated with dragons from this time.

Description

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.

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