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 ceramics styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of porcelain made in China which formed part of the cargo of Portuguese carracks captured on the high seas by the Dutch in 1600 and taken to Holland for sale. The style is characterized by a blue underglaze. Kraak was made during the reign of Wan-li (1573-1619), and was later copied in tin-enamelware in Delft.