of bottle form, having a flared foot and garlic bulb neck, applied and red glazed chilong decoration, impressed mark to base, 12 in.

Note: During the days of Imperial China, the Emperor of China usually used the dragon as a symbol of his imperial strength and power. The Chinese dragon, also known as loong, long, or lung, is a legendary creature in Chinese mythology, Chinese folklore, and Chinese culture at large. Chinese dragons have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs. They traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it in East Asian culture.

Provenance: Private Collection, Colorado

residue, embedded dust, spotting, scratching, some flaking to glaze, wear to foot ring