Jar with dragon
The image shows a white jar with a blue design. The jar has a wide body that tapers to a narrow neck and mouth. The body of the jar is bulbous, with its widest point at the middle. A wide base supports the jar. The jar features a blue and white design. The design depicts a dragon. The dragon is drawn in blue and appears multiple times around the jar. The dragon has a long body with scales, a head with a mouth open, and a tail. The dragon is surrounded by blue clouds. There is a blue design around the neck of the jar and a blue scalloped design around the bottom. The background is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- early 15th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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