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Ming Dynasty

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  1. A major dynasty that ruled China from the mid-fourteenth to the mid-seventeenth century. It was marked by a great expansion of Chinese commerce into East Africa, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia.


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The Ming Dynasty is known for its porcelain and enamel-based decorative art.

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Multiple Chinese imperial dynasties contributed to various spans and sections of the Great Wall; the section in question was erected during the Ming Dynasty, which ruled from 1368 A.D. to 1684.

From Washington Times Sep. 5, 2023

The vase, which dates to the Yongle period of the Ming Dynasty, was one of three items stolen from the Museum of Far Eastern Art in Geneva in 2019.

From Seattle Times Aug. 19, 2023

"Why did the English Civil War, the Time of Troubles in Russia and the fall of the Ming Dynasty in China happen at roughly the same time?"

From Salon Jul. 2, 2023

Four 16th Century Chinese Ming Dynasty wucai dishes were given a £4,000 to £6,000 guide price but made £63,000.

From BBC Apr. 4, 2023

You see when the Thsing victors conquered the Ming Dynasty of China they decreed that many of the old Chinese customs and modes of dress should give place to those of Japan.

From The Story of Porcelain by Bassett, Sara Ware

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