Baluster Vase
Chinese Qing Dynasty · Chinese
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
- Medium
- porcelain with famille verte enamels on the biscuit
- Classification
- Decorative Art
- Period
- 1651 to 1700
- Image size
- 595 × 1200px
Description
This is a photograph of a vase with a dragon motif. The vase is ornately decorated with a dragon design that wraps around its body. The background has swirling cloud-like patterns in shades of green, yellow, black, and white. The dragon is detailed with scales rendered in gold and yellow. Its body weaves across the surface, and its head has a fierce expression with white protruding eyes and long tendrils. The vase has a wide mouth and a rounded base, showcasing an elegant silhouette.
Rights & Source
Open access image from the National Gallery of Art, released under its open access program. Metadata via the NGA Open Data Program (CC0).