16th Century Chinese Cloisonne Zhadou with Makara and Chrysanthemum
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A Chinese cloisonne Zhadou Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), circa 16th century decorated with makara and chrysanthemum amongst scrolling vines. 11 cm high, 13.7 cm diameter. Provenance: by repute, Mossgreen Auctions, Melbourne. Literature: Spink & Son London, 'The minor arts of China' no. 84 Sir Harry Garner, Japanese and Chinese enamels, pieces 41A and 34. Other Notes: also see Sotheby's, New York, 23 March, 1995, lot 97 for similar examples
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
- 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.
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