Vase with Mythical Creature Chasing Pearl
White vase with a wide mouth and narrow neck. The body of the vase is decorated with a blue and white design depicting a mythical creature chasing a pearl. The creature has the body of a fish and the head of a dragon. The design also features waves and clouds. A decorative blue band encircles the neck of the vase. The background of the image is dark gray, with the vase casting a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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