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Basic Information | | Accession Number: | 2006.0403.34 |
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| Collection: | Applied Art - Asian |
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| Date: | 1736 - 1795 |
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Notes | The dragon on this saucer dish represents the emperor. The pattern is symbolic of waves.
Throughout the Chinese dynasties, each emperor has been seen as the incarnation of a dragon, the ruler of the seas. This stems from a Chinese myth about a heroic figure called Yu the Great. Originally said to be a dragon, he controlled an ancient flood by creating canals. He became the first emperor of the Xia dynasty, reigning from 2205 BC to 2197 BC.
| | Franklin Bequest, 2006. |
Further Information | | Production Period: | Qing Dynasty (Qianlong reign) |
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| Material(s): | Ceramic |
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| Place of Origin: | China |
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Dimensions | | Height: | 45 mm |
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| Diameter: | 185 mm; 110 mm |
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