Friday, August 31, 2012

Yellow Glaze Bowl


明正德黄釉碗
Ming Dynasty, Zhengde Reign
This yellow bowl was produced in the Ming Zhengde years. The color yellow enjoyed special status in China; it was the most prestigious color. It could be used only by thej imperial family, and its use was tightly controlled.

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