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Large Circular Plate with Decoration of Five Dragons

Artist Unknown

CultureChinese | Qing Dynasty

Datelate 1600s - early 1700s

MediumEnameled porcelain

DimensionsOverall: 3 1/16 x 15 7/8 in. (7.8 x 40.3 cm)

InscribedB-167 (Breitbart Collection)

Credit LineGift of Sheldon L. Breitbart

Object number75.45.58

Collections

Asian Art

On View

Chrysler Museum of Art, Gallery 106

DescriptionPlate has four large dragons writhing about the circumference: two green with aubergine manes, one yellow with green mane, one aubergine with yellow mane. Two flaming pearls capture their attention. At center a red dragon snarls frontally, clutching pearl in claws. Cloud motifs and flames swirl in background. Exterior has four spaced floral motifs in yellow, green, blue and aubergine enamels. Foot deeply grooved, bottom glazed. Wire attached for hanging. Large crack extending half way through piece, small enamel chips in several places.