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Blue and White Dragon Jar

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Blue and White Dragon Jar

Artist:
Culture: Korean
Period: Joseon dynasty
Dynasty: Joseon
Date: 19th century
Medium: Porcelain with cobalt blue underglaze
Dimensions:
h. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm)
Credit Line: San Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by Lenora and Walter F. Brown
Object number: 2013.20.2
Label Text
In addition to the dragon painting on view in this gallery, this jar is another example of the popularity of the dragon image during the Joseon dynasty. The divine energy of this four-clawed dragon is visible through its large bulging eyes, flying whiskers and mane, gaping mouth, twisted body, and a striding pose. The dragon is surrounded by stylized clouds as it chases a flaming pearl. The cobalt-blue pigment used for the design seen here was an expensive material in Joseon Korea. This finely crafted jar was probably used as a flower vase in official court ceremonies.
On view


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