Massive Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue and White dragon motif porcelain fish pond. Sturdily potted with slightly flared lips flows into the broad shoulders which bulge outward and gently curve back inward creating a more feminine waistline continuing down toward the circular flat base. The body is decorated in a hand-painted blue under-glazed, with a dynamic five-clawed dragon striding amongst fumes and clouds. bordered with many auspicious patterned ribbons on rim, neck, collar, and foot.
Mark on collar, a horizontal six under-glazed blue script characters, enclosed within rectangular frame, Made in The Years of Jiajing Reign Period of Great Ming. Measurements: Height: 24 7/8" Diameter: 25 1/2"