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Ming Dynasty “rabbit plate”

Updated: Feb 15, 2023 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print
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The Palace Museum is home to this Ming Dynasty plate. [Photo/Official Website of the Palace Museum]

Here is a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) plate with a flower-shaped brim. Sixteen flower, bird, rock and bamboo patterns decorate the inside of the plate. Four geometrical patterns in the center surround a white rabbit.

Judging from its color and craftsmanship, the plate was likely made during the Tianqi reign (1621-1627), although it bears the Chenghua reign (1465-1487) mark deceptively. It is in the permanent collection of the Palace Museum.

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