Ming Dynasty
Forbidden City builders
The Ming Dynasty ruled China from 1368 to 1644, following the expulsion of Mongol rulers and preceding the Qing Dynasty.
The period is remembered for cultural flourishing, the construction of the Forbidden City, and distinctive blue-and-white porcelain: a Ming vase.
Ming often appears attributively to describe artifacts from this era.
- emperorMale ruler of empire
- dragon throneChinese emperor's chair
- porcelainTranslucent fired clay
- blue and whiteTwo-tone ceramic palette
- Forbidden CityMing dynasty royal complex
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