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Baluster-shaped jar with dragon

CultureChinese
OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi, China
PeriodQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Datec.1700-1720
MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue
DimensionsOverall (G01.2.60a-b): 18 x 12.1 x 10.1 cm (7 1/16 x 4 3/4 x 4 in.)
MarkingsNone
DescriptionChinese porcelain vase, blue and white, baluster shape, and recessed footing. It is painted with two four-clawed dragons in pursuit of flaming pearls. Later carved wood cover of cylindrical form with scroll carved top and sides.
Credit LineThe Robert Murray Bell and Ann Walker Bell Collection of Chinese Blue and White Porcelain
Object numberG01.2.60a-b
Classifications
Asian Ceramics
Sub-classification
Chinese Porcelain
Status
On view
Photographer: Toni Hafkenscheid
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