A SMALL AND RARE IRON-RED-DECORATED 'DRAGON’ JAR AND COVER
TIANQI FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1621-1627)
The jar is decorated with two five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst flames and clouds. The dome-shaped cover is similarly decorated and surmounted by a red knob.
6 in. (15.3 cm.) high
A SMALL AND RARE IRON-RED-DECORATED 'DRAGON’ JAR AND COVER
TIANQI FOUR-CHARACTER MARK IN IRON-RED AND OF THE PERIOD (1621-1627)
The jar is decorated with two five-clawed dragons pursuing flaming pearls amidst flames and clouds. The dome-shaped cover is similarly decorated and surmounted by a red knob.
6 in. (15.3 cm.) high
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