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Qing Chinese Blue & White Porcelain Lidded Jar w Hand Painted Five-Clawed Dragon

About the Item

A very beautiful Chinese porcelain baluster-shaped jar with lid and knob, painted in underglaze blue crackle with hand-painted cobalt blue and white decorations depicting a two-horned, five-clawed dragon amid clouds, who is carrying into the heavens a cube resting on a lotus leaf. Dragons are considered benevolent and powerful creatures in Chinese art. They were depicted as rulers of water, and a symbol of imperial power. A dragon with two horns and five claws was designated for use by the Son of Heaven or Emperor only, while the four-clawed dragon was used by the princes and nobles. Qing dynasty, circa 1800s or earlier. Measurements: 8.25" diameter (6.5" diameter at base) x 12" high (11" high without lid)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12 in (30.48 cm)Diameter: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)
  • Style:
    Qing (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    Circa 1800's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Lid has a very small chip on the knob. Otherwise, in very good condition.
  • Seller Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1531stDibs: LU988113278682

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