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Baluster Vase with Dragon Handles

Chinese Ming Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a decorative vase with two dragon-like handles on either side of its neck. The vase has a bulbous base that narrows into a slender neck, then flares out at the rim. It is made of ceramic with a green glaze, speckled with darker spots. The vase is upright with a symmetrical and balanced design.

Artwork Details

Date
Wanli period, 1573/1620
Medium
porcelain with green glaze
Dimensions
687 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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