Antique Lidded Jar China 1900 Dragon in clouds Chinese porcelain Qing Dynasty

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Antique Lidded Jar China 1900 Dragon in clouds Chinese porcelain Qing Dynasty
Description
A very nicely decorated jar. The lid has an red mark on the inside rim. Seal mark in top lid and Faded seal mark on the base.
Stand not included
Dragon
The dragon is the mightiest of creatures, master of rain and water and usually good-natured. It has a prestigious place in the astrological years and serves as a symbol principally of the Emperor and therefore the top of the pyramid of animals. When shown with a phoenix it represents Emperor and Empress - the foremost married couple; with a phoenix the two together represent ‘animals and birds’ and so wildlife in general. Ancient belief ties the dragon to the bringing of life-giving rain in the form of master of the storm clouds. In appearance it is more serpent-like than the Western version and is usually portrayed among the clouds.
Source: Stallard, R. Chinasage: All about China. Retrieved from the Chinasage website.
Cloud
Clouds are considered lucky and so feature heavily in Chinese pictures and symbolism. This is most likely down to the obvious connection that clouds bring the much needed rain to water the crops. Dragons are often shown playing in the clouds as dragons are the masters of water and rain. A picture of bats flying among clouds is a wish for good fortune. Clouds of five colors represent the five blessings of life. Clouds are considered the union of yin and yang because they are a fusion of the elements of water and air, sky and earth. From this idea clouds can symbolize making love as the union of male and female.
Source: Stallard, R. Chinasage: All about China. Retrieved from the Chinasage website.
Condition
/ / Overall Condition Perfect, no damages found. 106mm diameter bowl, 109mm diameter lid. total hight 100mm
Period
20th century PRoC (1949 - now)
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