Vase decorated with dragons flying among clouds

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 64.103.1
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
1736-1795
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Marks: six-character cobalt Qianlong seal mark
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue
Dimensions: height: 33.5 cm
diameter (mouth): 4.7 cm
diameter (base): 7.9 cm
A short, thick vase with a slightly widening base ring. The narrow lower part is decorated with four cloud motifs. The whole surface of teh vase is decorated with dragon figures flying among clouds and flames.