Bottle with dragon
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with underglaze-blue and red decoration and underglaze-blue leaf-shaped mark
DimensionsH. 8 in x Diam. 3 3/8 in, H. 20.3 cm x Diam. 8.6 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1347
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsunderglaze-blue leaf-shaped mark
More InformationA shape with a long neck, a rounded shoulder tapering to a concave base, with dragon on the shoulder and ocean waves below, frequently appeared in Kangxi imperial ware (Palace Mus. 1989: pls. 121, 130). On this vase the dragon was outlined in underglaze-blue and drawn with scales in red on the upper portion. Ocean waves surrounding rocks were rendered by lines and shades of blue on the lower portion. The features seen in a three-clawed dragon and a leaf-shaped mark, indicated that it was an adaptation of the imperial shape by a private shop.
Subject
- dragon
approx. 1850-1900
1662-1722
