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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Ewer with Dragon Form Handle
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Ewer with Dragon Form Handle

Maker China
Datepossibly Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions5 1/8 x 3 3/4 x 2 1/4 in. (13 x 9.5 x 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.281
On View
On view
Collections
DescriptionAn oval vase-shaped ewer with curved spout elegantly carved from translucent jade. The mottled white material has greenish-gray tones and inclusions. The handle is carved aways from the cup in the sculptural from of a chih dragon with turned head clutching the rim. The dragon has a raised spine, spiraling articulations, and stylized wings on the thighs and shoulders.
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