VesselsChinese18th-19th century

Stembowl with Decoration of Two Dragons Surrounding a Flaming Pearl

18th-early 19th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Monochrome biscuit porcelain: porcelain with yellow enamel over molded decoration

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th-19th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 10.5 x Diam. 15.5 cm (4 1/8 x 6 1/8 in.)

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