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 dating from the Ming period (1368-1642), especially during the reign of Wan li (1573-1619). Originally, the style was characterized by the use of white porcelain decorated with five colors; apple green, iron red, yellow, aubergine, and violet blue, but the name came to be applied to all types of enamel decoration.