dragon vase

dragon vase , 1800s, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910)

Where object was made: Korea

Material/technique: porcelain; glaze

Credit line: Promised gift of the Weare-West Family Trust

Accession number: PG2017.004

Not on display

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Salina Art Center: Shattering the Void: Realms of Meaning in East Asian Art

The two four-clawed dragons chasing flaming jewels on this vase embody the dynamic strength of the mythical beast. Porcelain jars painted with cobalt blue dragons like this one were popular in Korea from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Many were used as flower vases in official court ceremonies. Originally associated with water, dragons were imperial emblems throughout East Asia. The amusing rather than savage faces of the dragons reflect their auspicious character.

The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens

Porcelain jars painted with cobalt blue dragons were popular in Korea from the 17th through the 19th century. Many were used as flower vases in official court ceremonies. Originally associated with water, dragons were imperial emblems throughout East Asia. The two four-clawed dragons chasing flaming jewels on this vase embody the dynamic strength of the mythical beast. At the same time, the amusing rather than savage faces of the dragons reflect their auspicious character.

The Power and Pleasure of Possessions in Korean Painted Screens

Porcelain jars painted with cobalt blue dragons were popular in
Korea from the 17th through the 19th century. Many were used
as flower vases in official court ceremonies. Originally associated
with water, dragons were imperial emblems throughout East Asia.
The two four-clawed dragons chasing flaming jewels on this vase
embody the dynamic strength of the mythical beast. At the same
time, the amusing rather than savage faces of the dragons reflect
their auspicious character.