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1750 - 1850 (made)
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Place of origin

Around the body, two five-clawed dragons chase flaming pearls among clouds. At the neck which has a moulded edge, is a border of clouds. The foot is circled by a border of sceptre heads.

Colour: Blue and white


Object details

Category
Object type
Materials and techniques
Thrown, luted, painted, glazed Porcelain
Brief description
Cer, Korea, Choson, blue and white. Porcelain jar with underglaze blue decoration of two dragons, Korean, Choson dynasty, c.1800;
Physical description
Around the body, two five-clawed dragons chase flaming pearls among clouds. At the neck which has a moulded edge, is a border of clouds. The foot is circled by a border of sceptre heads.

Colour: Blue and white
Dimensions
  • Height: 48.5cm
  • Mouth diameter: 23.5cm
Height: 44.5 cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr W. M. Tapp
Collection
Accession number
C.15-1919

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Record createdFebruary 3, 2000
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