A Yongle Dragon Moon Flask

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I have told you that plaque is an important feature of the Sumali Blue dye. In some Blue and White wares of the Yongle period, plaques are plentiful. In some cases, they are not only plentiful, but they are really beautiful. I am going to show you a ware that bears these beautiful plaques. Mind you, however plentiful the plaques are in the Yongle B & Ws, they are a lot less than many of the late Yuan B & Ws.

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