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 emperor Yung-lo, 1403-1424. The style is characterized by blue and white wares of fine quality and craftsmanship. It was during this period that the practice of adding reign marks to wares began.