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
Museum record:: View original