Jar with dragon and stylized character for longevity (shou)
The object is a white ceramic jar with blue designs. The jar has a wide body that tapers slightly at the top and bottom. A small opening is at the top. The jar is decorated with a blue and white design featuring a dragon and stylized character for longevity. The dragon design wraps around the jar in a circular pattern. The stylized character for longevity is in the center of the jar. The background of the image is gray.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 16th century
- Medium:
- Porcelain painted in underglaze blue
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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