Vintage Chinese Style Carved Polychrome Dragon Plate with Jiajing Mark For Sale

Up for sale is a vintage Chinese-style carved polychrome plate featuring a detailed multi-color dragon motif. This piece comes from a local estate collection and is offered in as-found, pre-owned condition.

Features & Details:

• Design & Pattern: Deeply relief-carved with a central high-relief dragon surrounded by secondary dragons among cloud and fire scrolls. Executed in multiple color layers (red, green, and yellow tones).

• Marking: The plain red reverse features an incised seven-character mark in a single line: “大明嘉靖壬午年制” (Da Ming Jia Jing Ren Wu Nian Zhi).

• Dimensions: Measures approximately 8.5 to 9 inches in diameter (please refer to the ruler in the photos for exact scale).

• Material / Composition: Material and exact composition are unknown/untested. Appeared to be a carved layered multi-color material in high relief.

Please inspect all photos carefully as they form an essential part of this description. All statements regarding style, motif, material, and markings are purely descriptive based on visual observation. This item is sold as-is with no formal authentication or material guarantees—prospective buyers are encouraged to perform their own evaluation before purchasing.