DISCOVERART

China

Jar with Paired Dragons Chasing Flaming Pearls amid Stylized Clouds

Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing reign mark and period (1522–1566)
Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels
13.9 × 13.8 cm (5.5 × 5.4 in)

SEE IT IN PERSON

Not currently on view

In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

View at artic.edu ↗Plan a visit ↗

Discussion

Be the first to share your thoughts.

Sign in to join the discussion.

Community guidelines

More by China

Spinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkPair of Hall ChairsPair of Hall ChairsPicturePictureSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkCouch-BedCouch-BedDish with Peaches and BatsDish with Peaches and BatsSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing SilkSpinning Cloth, Preparing Tea Leaves, Preparing Silk

More like this

Tea CaddyEngland, Staffordshire — Tea CaddyVaseMartin Brothers — VaseVase (Maebyeong) with Floral MotifsKorea — Vase (Maebyeong) with Floral MotifsDragon-Handled Amphora 三彩双龙耳瓶China 中国 — Dragon-Handled Amphora 三彩双龙耳瓶Jar with Abstract StrokesKorea — Jar with Abstract StrokesVaseStaffordshire Potteries — VaseVaseDoulton Pottery and Porcelain Company — VaseJarThomas Truxton Kendrick — JarOvoid JarChina, probably Henan province — Ovoid JarMoon JarKorea — Moon JarMoon FlaskMinton (Stoke-on-Trent, England, founded 1793) — Moon FlaskJarJapanese — Jar