Chinese Dish with design of Green Dragons
DateQing Dynasty, Guangxu period, 1875-1908
Object NameDish
Mediumporcelain
ClassificationsCeramics
AcquisitionBeatrice Claeson Gordon Bequest, 1990.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS015054
About MeVarious decorative motifs are common on Chinese ceramics, including dragons which symbolise prosperity and the renewal of life. It is believe that the Chinese dragon originated with the Yellow Emperor, Huang Di who reigned in the years 2696 - 2598 B.C. His original coat of arms featured a snake and each time he defeated another leader, he would add the coat of arms to his own. Thus the Chinese dragon appears to be made from a number of other creatures, with its snake body, fish scales and eagle talons. The dish dates to latter period of the Qing Dynasty, the last Imperial Dynasty before the formation of the Republic of China in 1912.
James Cromar Watt
Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period, 1736-1796
James Cromar Watt
possibly early 20th Century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
Qing Dynasty, 19th century
19th century
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang period, 1821-1850
Tang Dynasty, 618-906
Ming Dynasty, 1368-1644
Qing Dynasty, late 19th century
