COLLECTION NAME:
National Palace English
Record
Work ID:
M01A00167
Title:
A blue-and-white dragon vase (tianqiuping)
Creation Date:
Yong-le reign, Ming Dynasty
Start Year Date:
A.D.1403
End Year Date:
A.D.1424
Dynasty:
48 Yong-le reign (A.D. 1403~1424)
Kiln:
Yong-le ware
Creation Place:
China
Measurements:
Height: 42.9 cm; Diamter (mouth): 9.7 cm; Diameter (base): 15.8 cm
Material:
Porcelain
Form:
Pin (vase)
Type:
Ceramics
Subject:
Dragon
Repository:
The National Palace Museum, Taipei
Description:
This vase has a broad mouth, a straight neck, a round body, and a footless, flat base that is slightly countersunk.It is called tianqiuping because the form resembles a planet, and it is first made in the imperial kiln of the Yongle era. A band of floral motif, which is framed by two double-lines, decorates the rim, and a three-clawed dragon traipsing through lotuses occupies the vase's body. The scaly dragon stretches its jaw, spurts its tongue, reveals its fang, opens its globular eyes, and strides forward aggressively. It is robust and nimble.
ImageV ID:
M01A00167AS001
Rights:
Lee & Lee Communications