Vase with dragon, phoenixes, and butterflies

The vase is white with colorful designs. The top portion of the vase features a narrow neck with a black rim and a design depicting an animal surrounded by a red and white striped border. A repeating pattern of green, red, and yellow designs encircles the vase below the neck. The body of the vase showcases a large dragon design with green scales, orange and yellow accents, and a red and green background. The dragon faces towards the right, surrounded by flames. Two rectangular panels on either side feature this dragon design. The base of the vase features a red and yellow design along the bottom edge. The overall design is intricately detailed and ornate.

Artwork details

Date:: 18th century
Medium:: Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture:: China
Dimensions:: 416 × 624 px
Museum record:: View original