Mythological Creature Collection (page 14)

Dragon, Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220) or later. Creator: Unknown
Dragon, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220) or later

Women viewing dragon and tiger made of tobacco pouches, c. 1795. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Women viewing dragon and tiger made of tobacco pouches, c. 1795

The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796 / 98
The Courtesans of the Chojiya on Display in the Daytime (Chojiya hirumise), c. 1796/98

Ewer with Crocodile (Makara) Spout, 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Ewer with Crocodile (Makara) Spout, 16th century

Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. Creator: Hanekawa Chincho
Birth of the Buddha, c. 1710. The young Buddha stands on a lotus flower

Bathing of the Buddha Festival, Qing dynasty, 1833. Creator: Hua Ziyou
Bathing of the Buddha Festival, Qing dynasty, 1833. Annual celebration held to commemorate the birth of the historical Buddha

Minamoto Yorimitsu in Mount Ashigara (Minomoto Yorimitsu Ashigarayama iri no zu), 1861

Painted Banner (Thangka) of Vajriputra, One of the Sixteen Great Arhats, late 17th/early 18th century

Good and Evil Influences (Zendama akudama), c. 1795. Creator: Eishosai Choki
Good and Evil Influences (Zendama akudama), c. 1795

Jar (hu or zhong), Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Jar (hu or zhong), Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.9)

An Arrangement of Shuro Palm Leaves in a Bronze Jar, Japan, c. 1796

Smoking Dragon, Japan, 1868. Creator: Moriki Rosetsu
Smoking Dragon, Japan, 1868

Tantric Temple Banner of a Dancing Goddess Flanked by Dakinis, 17th century

Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th / 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Buddha Sheltered by the Serpent King Muchalinda, 11th/12th century

The Servant Choryo (Yakko Choryo), no. 6 from a series of 12 prints depicting... c
The Servant Choryo (Yakko Choryo), no. 6 from a series of 12 prints depicting parodies of plays, c. 1716/35

Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster, 1st century B. C
Palette with Sea Nymph (Nereid) Riding on a Sea Monster, 1st century B.C./early 1st century A.D. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

The Five Virtues, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1895. Creator: Ren Yi
The Five Virtues, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1895

The Actor Nakamura Matsue III as Keisei Agemaki, early 19th century

Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon, 1748. Creator: Torii Kiyomasu
Susano-o no Mikoto Killing the Eight-headed Dragon, 1748

Part of a Ten-Piece Set of Printed Ritual Stakes (Khram Shing), Mongolia, 19th-20th century

Articulated Dragon, Japan, c. 1880. Creator: Myochin School
Articulated Dragon, Japan, c. 1880

Long-Necked Vase with Encircling Dragon, Qing dynasty, Qianlong reign mark and period
Long-Necked Vase with Encircling Dragon, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign mark and period (1736-1795)

Cup with Dragon Medallions (Exterior) and Fruit (Interior), Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Yongzheng reign mark and period (1723-1735)

Dish with Dragon Writhing amid Waves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722)
Dish with Dragon Writhing amid Waves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign mark and period (1662-1722)

Vase with Dragons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722). Creator: Unknown
Vase with Dragons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Dish with Peonies and Phoenixes, Song dynasty (960-1279). Creator: Unknown
Dish with Peonies and Phoenixes, Song dynasty (960-1279)

Bowl with Dragons, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign mark and period (1662-1722)

Yellow and Brown-Enameled Dragon Bottle Vase, Qing dynasty, Kangxi period (1662-1722)
Yellow and Brown-Enameled Dragon Bottle Vase, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi period (1662-1722)

Plaque with Dragon Design, Western Zhou period, 11th / 10th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Dragon Design, Western Zhou period, 11th/10th century B.C

Lobed Mirror with Images of the Moon Palace: Hare Pounding Elixir
Lobed Mirror with Images of the Moon Palace Hare Pounding Elixir, Toad, and Chang E Holding Peaches of Immortality, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), 8th century

Bird-Shaped Container (zun), Late Shang dynasty (13th century-1046 B. C. )
Bird-Shaped Container (zun), Late Shang dynasty (13th century-1046 B.C.)

Openwork Jade Bi, Western Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 9). Creator: Unknown
Openwork Jade Bi, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 9)

Plaque with Dragons Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th / 7th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Dragons Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th/7th century B.C

Plaque with Dragon Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th / 7th century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Dragon Design, Eastern Zhou period, 8th/7th century B.C

Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies, Ming dynasty, 16th cent
Covered Ewer with Dragons and Peonies, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 16th century, overglaze painting added later; with Japanese lid bearing seal of Eiraku

Ewer with Paired Dragon amid Cloud Scrolls, Ming dynasty, Zhengde reign (1506-1521)
Ewer with Paired Dragon amid Cloud Scrolls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Zhengde reign mark and period (1506-1521)

Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th / 8th century BC
Pair of Jars, Western Zhou dynasty ( 1046-771 BC ), late 9th/8th century BC

Snuff Bottle with the Mythical Creature "Qilin", Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Snuff Bottle with the Mythical Creature " Qilin", Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1800-1870

One of a Pair of Blue and White Phoenix Bowls, Ming dynasty, Wanli reign (1572-1620)
One of a Pair of Blue and White Phoenix Bowls, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1572-1620)

Square-Sided Jar with Dragons, Phoenixes, Cranes, and Auspicious Symbols, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli reign mark and period (1573-1620)

Dish with Five-Clawed Dragon, Qing dynasty (1368-1911), 17th / 18th century
Dish with Five-Clawed Dragon, Qing dynasty (1368-1911), 17th/18th century

Folding Oil Lamp (Deng), Han dynasty (206 B. C. -A. D. 220). Creator: Unknown
Folding Oil Lamp (Deng), Han dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D. 220)

Sheath with Bird and Feline or Dragon, Warring States period to early... 3rd / 2nd cent. B
Sheath with Bird and Feline or Dragon, Warring States period to early Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C

Mirror with Stylized Phoenixes and Petal Loenges, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd / 2nd century B
Mirror with Stylized Phoenixes and Petal Loenges, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period or early Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C

Musical Chime, Qing dynasty, inscribed and dated 26th year of Qianlong period (1761)

Gourd-Shaped Plaque with Dragon Rising from Waves, Qing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-1795)

Coiled Dragon, late Ming (1368-1644) or early Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century

Mirror with Dragon Arabesque, Eastern Zhou dynasty, 3rd / 2nd century B. C. Creator: Unknown
Mirror with Dragon Arabesque, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period or early Western Han dynasty, 3rd/2nd century B.C

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