Qing Dynasty Dragon Water Pot

Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period porcelain water pot,…
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Chinese Qing Dynasty, Qianlong period porcelain water pot, accented with a raised dragon and three dragon roundels in cobalt on a clair-de-lune glaze, on a circular foot, with Kangxi six character mark to base, with ceramics Collectors Society exhibition no.12, 1982 label verso and original auction description, height 11 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Archbishop Mowell, then Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Verso - Verso is the "back" side of a sheet of paper, art work, coin or medal. The front side is "recto".
  • Qing Dynasty - The Qing Dynasty was the last imperial dynasty of China, ruling from 1644 to 1912. It was established by the Manchu people, who originated from the northeastern region of China. The Qing Dynasty was preceded by the Ming Dynasty and followed by the Republic of China.

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