Water coupe with archaistic dragon roundels
Dark-colored ceramic vessel with rounded body and short neck. The body is bulbous, curving outward then inward to form the base. A small, circular opening at the top. A design of a stylized dragon is etched on the front, within a roundel or medallion. The dragon has curled, serpentine body and appears to have five claws. The dragon's head is depicted facing outwards. The vessel has a glossy appearance with areas of darker and lighter shading suggesting a reflective surface. The background is light-colored and even.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 17th–early 18th century
- Medium
- Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 600 × 475 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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