Vase with dragon design
| Accession Nr.: | 599 |
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| Type: | vase; pottery |
| Date of production: |
1662-1722
Qing dynasty |
| Place of production: | |
| Acquisition: | collection of Ferenc Hopp |
| Marks: | six-character cobalt Kangxi mark |
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| 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.
