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17th century · Porcelain with incised decoration under yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

Yellow, which is a color associated with the earth in Chinese culture, has often been reserved for the use of the emperor in ceramics and textiles. Other members of the imperial family have been assigned other colors such as white or green, depending on their rank.

Artist

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Date

17th century

Medium

Porcelain with incised decoration under yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Benjamin Altman, 1913