Meissen “Yellow Ming Court Dragon” Inkstand
| Categories | Ceramics/Porcelain "Named" Makers |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Markings | See narrative |
| Manufacturer | Meissen |
| Origin | Germany |
| Measuring | The inkwells - with lids - are 1 ½” tall and 2 ½” wide. The tray is 9” long by 6 ¼” wide. |
A Meissen porcelain writing set, dated 1924–1934, comprising two inkwells, an ink blotter, and a tray. The set is decorated with hand-painted “Yellow Ming Court Dragon” motifs. The crossed-swords mark on the tray.
A magnificent ornament featuring elongated yellow-golden dragons and a pair of phoenixes decorates both the individual pieces and the stand itself. The dragon motif reflects Meissen’s long-standing fascination with East Asian porcelain and its symbolism of power, prestige, and auspicious fortune. The “Yellow Ming Court Dragon” pattern derives from an 18th-century Meissen design, first introduced around the 1740s.
Sold for $320 in May 2024;
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