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Jar with dragons
Jar with dragons

Jar with dragons

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Date1271-1368
DynastyYuan dynasty (1271-1368)
MaterialsPorcelain with incised decoration under glaze
DimensionsH. 12 1/4 in x Diam. 12 3/4 in, H. 31.1 cm x Diam. 32.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P48
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information
Perhaps made for the Yuan court, this jar exemplifies the most powerful work of the Jingdezhen kilns. The imposing shape and the decoration of two vigorous dragons amid clouds became standard elements in the imperial style from the Yuan dynasty onward.
Subject
  • dragon
  • lotus
  • cloud