Prunus Vase (meiping) with Design of Leaping Carp Turning into a Dragon amidst Waves and Clouds

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Qing dynasty, 1644–1911
Period: Kangxi period, 1662–1722
Date: late 17th–early 18th century
Material: Jingdezhen ware; porcelain with overglaze polychrome (famille verte) enamel decoration
made in: Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China, Asia
Classification: Ceramics, containers
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 230
Dimensions: 15 x 8 3/4 in. (38.1 x 22.2 cm)
Credit Line: Spink Asian Art Collection, Bequest of Edith J. and C. C. Johnson Spink
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 100:2014

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Dancing above ocean waves, a celestial dragon chases a flaming jewel of wisdom. The sinuous, serpentine body of the creature twists and turns, thrusting the dragon's head toward the viewer in a show of ferocity and intensity. Displayed against a pure white ground, the colorful decoration of this vase is notable for the clarity of its enamel colors and the vigor of its design.

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