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Source Description
In the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This small white bell-shaped cup illustrates the advanced porcelain techniques and the creative mind of the talented artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
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Document identity
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140178
label
Cup with Dragon and Clouds
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object
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140178
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object
title
Cup with Dragon and Clouds
description
In the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), luxury items became more affordable to larger parts of the society, including women, merchants, and literati in non-official positions. Imperial patronage and a growing urban population encouraged consumption of luxury goods and local craftmanship. This small white bell-shaped cup illustrates the advanced porcelain techniques and the creative mind of the talented artisan who sought clients on a competitive market.
date
1522–66
rights
CC0
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CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q80037986
genreSpecific
Ceramic
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1
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import
dimensionsRaw
Diameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.)
cul
China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66)
accession
1964.176
Source extras
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porcelain with incised decoration and white glaze
tombstone
Cup with Dragon and Clouds, 1522–66. China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen kilns, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Jiajing mark and reign (1522-66). Porcelain with incised decoration and white glaze; diameter: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); overall: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Severance and Greta Millikin Collection, 1964.176
collection
China - Ming Dynasty
inscriptions
inscription
大明嘉靖年製
inscription_translation
Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi
inscription_remark
Made in the Ming dynasty, Jiajing period
didYouKnow
This cup is incised with a "secret" decoration of clouds and dragons.
citations
citation
<em>Catalogue of the Severance and Greta Millikin Collection</em>. Cleveland, OH: Cleveland Museum of Art, 1990.
page_number
no. 49
creditline
Severance and Greta Millikin Collection
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2026-05-29 07:11:04.709000
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140178
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Chinese Art
coll
China - Ming Dynasty
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porcelain with incised decoration and white glaze
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