Jar with Dragon Design, 1700s. A mythical creature believed to have the power to make rain, the dragon is a prominent symbol of rulers in premodern East Asia. In underglaze cobalt blue, a dragon on this jar is depicted flying through clouds to catch a flaming, wish-granting pearl called a cintamani. In the royal court, the shorter type of dragon jar was used to hold wine, the tall type, such as this one, was for holding a bouquet of flowers.

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Size: 3942px × 4672px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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Keywords: 1392-1910, art, blue, ceramic, cleveland, dynasty, heritage, joseon, korea, museum, porcelain, underglaze, unknown