Ming Dynasty, Yongle reign (1403–1424)

Title: Small Bowl with Gold Dragon Pattern
Dynasty/Reign: Ming Dynasty, Yongle reign (1403–1424)
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: H. 5 cm; D. rim 9.2 cm; D. base 5.2 cm
Weight: 132.8 g

Description:
A small porcelain bowl with rounded sides and narrow foot, decorated with a gold dragon motif, emblematic of imperial power during the Yongle period.

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Ming Dynasty, Yongle reign (1403–1424)

Title: Small Bowl with Gold Dragon Pattern
Dynasty/Reign: Ming Dynasty, Yongle reign (1403–1424)
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: H. 5 cm; D. rim 9.2 cm; D. base 5.2 cm
Weight: 132.8 g

Description:
A small porcelain bowl with rounded sides and narrow foot, decorated with a gold dragon motif, emblematic of imperial power during the Yongle period.

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Title: Small Bowl with Gold Dragon Pattern
Dynasty/Reign: Ming Dynasty, Yongle reign (1403–1424)
Medium: Porcelain
Dimensions: Height 5 cm; Diameter (rim) 9.2 cm; Diameter (base) 5.2 cm
Weight: 132.8 g

Description:
This small porcelain bowl is attributed to the Yongle reign of the Ming dynasty. The form is delicately potted with a rounded body rising from a narrow foot to a gently flared rim. The surface is decorated with a gold-painted dragon motif, a symbol of imperial authority and auspicious power during the period. Yongle porcelain is celebrated for its refined body and elegant proportions, and vessels of this type were often produced for court use and diplomatic gifts.