Yellow glaze, a powerful symbol of imperial authority in Qing China, was reserved almost exclusively for objects used by the emperor and the imperial family, signifying status and power.
While often used in combination with other colors, some Ming Dynasty potters also explored the creation of pure yellow monochrome glazes, achieving a range of tones from pale lemon to deep golden yellow. The use of pure yellow in these pieces demonstrates another way that potters explored the possibilities of different types of colour.