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Ceramics

Pot

China

Ming Dynasty, Jiajing period (1522-1567)

Porcelain

Inventory sheet

This is one of two large Ming dynasty pots, from the Jiajing period (1522-1567), belonging to the large porcelain group, making up a third of the Soares dos Reis National Museum ceramics’ collection. Among the oldest pieces are the aforementioned pots, several plates and a 16th century bowl.

This group has Chinese pieces ranging from the 16th to the 19th century that are outstanding for their quality and quantity.