Amphora with Three Dragon-Shaped Handles

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Amphora with Three Dragon-Shaped Handles

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Date
Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century
Medium
Stoneware with yellowish-white glaze
Culture
China
Department
Arts of Asia
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
32945

The dragon, with a scaly serpentine body, large whiskered head, and feet with sharp claws, is a supernatural creature that represents strength and goodness. The appearance of the dragon is considered a sign of good luck. Early depictions of the dragon are associated with water and rain, and are symbols of fertility and fecundity. The dragon came to represent the emperor, imperial power, and authority.

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Dr. Edith B. Farnsworth Collection

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