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Ancient ceramic jar depicts horses galloping through clouds
Updated: Mar 10, 2026
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This lidded jar from the Jiajing reign (1522-66) of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) is covered entirely in overglaze wucai (five-color) decoration, with red and green taking center stage and yellow, black, purple adding depth and dimension to the scene. Around the body of the jar, four celestial horses leap and race through a sea of clouds. Banana leaf motifs adorn the neck, with intertwining lotus scrolls along the shoulder, and stylized lotus petals near the foot. Collection: Palace Museum.
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