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Cup with Dragon and Clouds
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About this work
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.
Cleveland Museum of Art’s own descriptionCredit lineCup 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
