How did skilled artisans contribute to the successes of the Ming dynasty?

Skilled artisans made valuable goods such as silk and porcelain, which were sought after by buyers in China and abroad. Selling these goods at high prices strengthened trade and brought wealth to the Ming dynasty. The palace decorations in choice B were one use of artisans’ work, but they do not describe its broader contribution to the dynasty’s success.

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