Vase with dragon design

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 599
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
1662-1722
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Marks: six-character cobalt Kangxi mark
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: underglaze blue
Dimensions: height: 31.2 cm
diameter (mouth): 13.3 cm
diameter (base): 10.3 cm
The whole surface of the vase is decorated with a single coiling dragon chasing a flaming pearl. The dragon has huge horns on its head, a thick mane and five-clawed paws.