Jingdezhen ware Moonflask Qing dynasty, Qianlong 1736–1795 One of the most outstanding contributions of China to the culture of the world has been porcelain with its pure-white, hard ceramic body. This Chinese dragon moonflask is an exceptional example of the finest imperial porcelain. The quality of the drawing, the whiteness of the body and the harmony between its decoration and the shape make it a beautiful piece. The dragon in China is a benevolent rain-bearing beast and the ultimate symbol of the Emperor and of Imperial power and authority.