Plate
Date: Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), Reign of Kangxi (1662-1722)
Dimensions:
Diam: 10 in.; H: 1 11/16 in.
Medium: Porcelain
Place of Origin: China
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number: 1951.233
Label Text:In the center, a dragon with a jewel floats among the clouds. On the borders are ascending and descending dragons, each with a jewel, also placed among clouds. Dragons represented supreme power and tireless energy and they were believed to feed upon jewels. On the underside is the reign mark:
Da Qing Kangxi, Nian Zhi
(Pride in Qing, Kangxi)
Da Qing Kangxi, Nian Zhi
(Pride in Qing, Kangxi)
DescriptionDragon, sacred jewels and clouds in yellow and blue on a dark blue ground; iridescent
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