Quiz on Wanli Period Artifacts

What significant global events coincided with the Wanli period?

• The American Revolution and the Industrial Revolution

• Shakespeare's plays and Galileo's scientific innovations

• The French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars

• The Renaissance and the Age of Enlightenment

What does the presence of the white deer on the Keswick hundred Deer jar symbolize?

• Peace and harmony

• Longevity and good fortune

• Power and authority

• Wealth and prosperity

How many other examples of the large bowl decorated in the dosai palette exist?

• Three

• Four

• Two

• Five

What does the imperial mark on the Wanli period pieces indicate?

• That they were made for the common people

• That they were made during the Qing Dynasty

• That they were made during the Ming Reign

• That they were made in the 18th century

Why is it rare to find eight masterpieces from the early Wanli Court sold together?

• They are usually kept in private collections

• They are often lost or destroyed

• They are unparalleled in quality and innovation

• They are not considered valuable