Tarro chino de porcelana policromada de estilo imperial con tapa, dragón de esmalte rojo y nubes, 30 cm

A rounded porcelain jar with a domed, finialed lid, around which a red enamel dragon coils through clouds and flames on a pale ground. Drawing on Ming–Qing imperial revival imagery, it stands approximately 30 cm and makes a composed, symbolic anchor for a console, cabinet or pedestal.

The Piece

The jar takes the classic rounded silhouette of ceremonial storage and display vessels. A sinuous dragon in red enamel coils across a pale ground with cloud and flame accents, and a domed lid with finial completes the symmetrical, authoritative profile. The effect is controlled richness: decorative density balanced by a clear central motif.

In Chinese visual culture the dragon represents imperial authority, vitality and cosmic power, and red amplifies the symbolism with associations of prosperity, celebration and auspicious energy. On a lidded jar the image suggests containment and guardianship, power held and preserved rather than dispersed.

The jar is glazed porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels over a stable white body. Scales, whiskers and limbs are articulated in layered brushwork rather than flat color, and cloud scrolls create motion and depth across the curve. The lid is proportioned to align with the shoulder, where any imbalance would show at once, and lid and body remain well mated after kiln contraction.

No firm dating is stated. The decorative vocabulary draws on Ming–Qing imperial revival aesthetics, and such pieces are commonly made as high-quality decorative works echoing courtly imagery for modern collectors; the appeal lies in symbolic clarity, painterly confidence and the completeness of the lidded form. It suits console tables, cabinets and shrine-like displays.

Details

• Era: Not dated; Ming–Qing imperial revival style
• Origin: China (stylistic attribution)
• Material: Glazed porcelain with polychrome overglaze enamels
• Color: Red enamel dragon on a pale ground
• Measurements: Height (with lid) approx. 30.0 cm
• Form: Rounded lidded jar with domed lid and finial
• Decoration: Dragon with cloud and flame accents; cloud scrolls

Condition

• Very good condition, with no major chips, cracks or restorations noted.
• As with all lidded porcelain, please examine the rim edges and lid seat carefully in the photographs, which form an integral part of the condition description.
• No independent authentication or conservation reports are included.

Authenticity & Care

Cultural attribution is stylistic rather than documentary, as no supporting marks are cited; information derives from the available documentation and visual review. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.

Delivery from Japan

Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.

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