Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) Date:late 16th–early 17th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:Diam. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1916 Accession Number:16.93 Popularly known as kraak ware, ceramics such as this were produced in large numbers for trade, particularly with Europe. They are thought to have been named after the word carrack (a transmutation of an Arabic term), which was used to describe large sailing vessels.
Period:Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620) Date:late 16th–early 17th century Culture:China Medium:Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) Dimensions:Diam. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm) Classification:Ceramics Credit Line:Rogers Fund, 1916 Accession Number:16.93 Popularly known as kraak ware, ceramics such as this were produced in large numbers for trade, particularly with Europe. They are thought to have been named after the word carrack (a transmutation of an Arabic term), which was used to describe large sailing vessels.