A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JAR, JIAJING PERIOD (1522-1566)
A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JAR
JIAJING PERIOD (1522-1566)
The jar is decorated to the exterior in inky tones of cobalt blue with two winged dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, above a band of waves, all between a band of Buddhist lions and brocade balls to the shoulder and a stylised lappet band to the foot.
13 ¼ in. (33.6 cm.) high
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A LARGE BLUE AND WHITE 'DRAGON' JAR
JIAJING PERIOD (1522-1566)
The jar is decorated to the exterior in inky tones of cobalt blue with two winged dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst scrolling clouds, above a band of waves, all between a band of Buddhist lions and brocade balls to the shoulder and a stylised lappet band to the foot.
13 ¼ in. (33.6 cm.) high