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. Qing (dynastic styles and periods)

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the culture, style, and period associated with the reign of emperor K'ang-hsi (1662-1722). The style is characterized by refined wares, most notably a series of plates that are extremely white, thin and translucent. Images include birds on branches and beautiful women, and the flattened rim is decorated with a diaper pattern in red with cartouches bearing inscriptions.