

Vase from a Set of Five-Piece Altar Set (Wugong)
The vase from a set of five-piece altar set (Wugong) is a tall, ornate piece with a flared mouth and a bulbous body. The object features a predominantly turquoise base color with intricate designs in red, gold, and white. The flared mouth has a gold rim and a patterned interior. The vase's body consists of three main sections: - a flared top - a bulbous middle - and a flared base Each section is decorated with floral patterns and swirling shapes. The middle section has a narrow band with a small floral design. The background of the image is gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom, and the vase casts a shadow on the surface below.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 18th century
- Medium
- Cloisonné enamel on copper
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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