Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Chinese (culture or style)
8. Chinese dynastic styles and periods
9. Ming (culture, period, and styles)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the culture, style, and period associated with the reign of the emperor Wasn-li, 1573-1619. The style is characterized by a departure from prescribed patterns and motifs, such as the imperial dragon or phoenix, resulting in free form decorations.