The exquisite vase is similar with the traditional appliance well-known in Neolithic China, shaped with a small-bore mouth, long straight neck and a sleek bulbous body. The talented craftsman designs a stately flying dragon on the body of this vase by shadow carving technique. This splendid piece of work shows the dynamic elegance of the Chinese dragon, which stands for the supreme power and status.

The talented craftsman etches a stately flying dragon on the body of this vase using the shadow carving technique.  This splendid piece of work shows the dynamic elegance of the Chinese dragon, which stands for the supreme power and authority.