Probably the best-known artistic achievements of the Ming era were the famous
A. court paintings of the artists of Yangzhou.
B. silk masterpieces of the chinoiserie.
C. blue-and-white porcelain objects.
D. intricately carved lacquerware in bold shapes and colored cloisonné.
E. jade jewelry works.
Answer: C
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