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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.”
Credit LineThe Anne Gross Collection
Object numberG18.1.1
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
Not on view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Early 18th century
Object number: G01.2.88
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
18th century
Object number: G01.2.97.1-3
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1567-1572
Object number: G01.2.14
Pair of plates
Artist / Maker: Bow Porcelain Works
c.1755-1756
Object number: G23.8.14.1-2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1570-1620
Object number: G99.1.6a-c
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1700-1720
Object number: G01.2.60a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
c.1690-1720
Object number: G01.2.90
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
Artist / Maker: Chelsea Porcelain Manufactory
c.1750-1752
Object number: G04.18.16a-b
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
late 16th - 17th century
Object number: G18.1.2
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
1573-1600
Object number: G17.1.3