Paint holder decorated with dragon figures

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 62.556.1-2
Type: object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
1736-1795
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: four-character cobalt Qianlong mark
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue
Dimensions: height: 6.7 cm
diameter (mouth): 12 cm
diameter (base): 7.1 cm
The paint holder fits the hand perfectly. The bottom of the vessel is made of high-quality white porcelain. The base ring is unglazed and concave. In the middle of the lid, there is a flaming pearl. Around it there are two dragons flying among clouds and flames. Qianlong reign.