Cleveland Museum of Art

Small Dish with Yellow Monochrome Glaze

Date

1723–35

Medium

enameled porcelain

Culture

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng mark and reign (1723-35)

Department

Chinese Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

In the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 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 enameled porcelain illustrates the the Qing dynasty accomplishments in porcelain techniques and the creative mind of the talented artisans who sought clients on a competitive market. This monochromatic yellow dish was made for the imperial household.

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