Porcelain Decor

Ming-Style Imperial Blue and White Dragon Porcelain Jar

ETSY-4305622975 · Jingdezhen, China

USD 189

In stock — 5 available · dispatched within 1–3 business days

A grand Ming-style blue-and-white jar with a powerful cobalt dragon coiling across the full rounded body.

Origin

Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

Item code

ETSY-4305622975

Shipping

$15 tracked · bracelets $4.90 · free over $59 · dispatched in 1–3 business days

Care

Handle gently, clean with a soft cloth, and avoid sudden temperature swings.

What to expect

What is in this listing.

  • Ming-style blue-and-white porcelain guan jar
  • Bold cobalt dragon, cloud, and fruiting-vine composition
  • Shoulder and base lappet bands for a formal imperial look
  • Reign-mark detail at the neck
  • Statement decor piece for console, cabinet, study, or collector display

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Specifications

Material
Porcelain
Size
H 33X31 cm
Category
Porcelain Decor
Origin
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi, China

Material & craft

This imperial-kiln style guan jar is made to command a room. The full body is painted in deep cobalt with a five-clawed dragon moving through scrolling clouds and fruiting vines, balanced by lappet bands at the shoulder and base and a reign-mark detail at the neck. Dramatic, architectural, and museum-inspired.

Why we selected it

Give it space and contrast: place it on a black plinth, dark console, or spotlighted shelf. It works best as a single centerpiece rather than a crowded accent.

Before you order

Questions buyers actually ask.

Is this an antique?
No — it is a Ming-style piece, newly made in the classical guan-jar manner. You get the presence of the form without the auction price or the fragility of age.
What does the dragon design mean?
The five-clawed dragon among clouds and fruiting vines is the classic emblem of power and good fortune — the motif that once marked imperial wares.
Where does a jar like this work best?
Anywhere it can be seen in the round: console tables, mantels, entry halls. It is a display piece first — though nothing stops you using it as a very grand vase.
Customer reviews

What buyers said about this piece.

5.0 out of 51 review

We publish every review we receive, including the ones that are not five stars.

The real deal. Big, impressive piece with serious presence on the shelf. The dragon is hand-painted beautifully. It's expensive, but you can tell it's authentic the moment you hold it. Arrived with zero damage thanks to the careful packaging.

Andrew G.May 2026
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A real statement piece. Stunning set. The dragon pattern is sharp and the nesting design saves so much cupboard space. The rice-grain windows glow when the light hits them. Worth every dollar — this is the centerpiece of my table now.

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Pretty and practical. Lovely tumbler, the raised floral design is really nice to touch. Keeps my tea warm and the straw is handy for work. 4 stars because the lid was a bit tight to get on at first, though it did loosen up after a few uses.