Large Yellow Charger Incised with Dragon Among Clouds Motif

China

Qing dynasty (1644-1912), Qianlong period (1723-1735)

This very large platter is marked on the bottom with the mark of the Emperor Qianlong (1736-1795). The beautiful even yellow glaze, the magnificent dragon in the center and the significant size all indicate a piece that was originally destined as a decorative object for an imperial palace. Works of this size and quality were never intended for export.

  • Titles Large Yellow Charger Incised with Dragon Among Clouds Motif (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium Porcelain with
  • Dimensions 3 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. Diam. (8.9 x 52.7 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Jane Hill Head, 2001.148
  • Work Type charger
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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