Jar with dragons
Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Date1271-1368
DynastyYuan dynasty (1271-1368)
MaterialsPorcelain with incised decoration under glaze
DimensionsH. 12 1/4 in x Diam. 12 3/4 in, H. 31.1 cm x Diam. 32.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P48
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocation
Text Entries- Gallery Location Gallery 17
Perhaps made for the Yuan court, this jar exemplifies the most powerful work of the Jingdezhen kilns. The imposing shape and the decoration of two vigorous dragons amid clouds became standard elements in the imperial style from the Yuan dynasty onward.
Subject
- dragon
- lotus
- cloud
approx. 1238-1369
1662-1722
1271-1368
916-1234
1100-1150