Foliated plate with rocks, plants, and melons
At the center of this plate is a scene of leafy plants, rocks, and melons surrounded by a ring of lotus scrolls. Such a vibrant and ordered composition sets the plate apart from the subtly hued monochrome glazes of Song ceramics. In the fourteenth century, potters at Jingdezhen mastered the technique of decorating porcelain with cobalt-blue pigment under a transparent glaze. The various blue hues and shading of the rocks here showcase the potter’s skill in the use of the brush.
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