

Gourd-shaped vase with characters for “grand luck” (da ji)
The vase has a gourd-like shape with a narrow neck and a wide body that is rounded at the bottom. The vase has a wide, flat base and a narrow opening at the top. The vase features a colorful mosaic pattern in shades of blue, red, gold, black, and white. The mosaic pattern consists of small triangular and square pieces arranged in geometric designs. The characters "da ji" which means "grand luck" are visible on the vase. The rim and base of the vase are gold-colored. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray to light gray. The vase is positioned on a light gray surface, casting a shadow to the right.
Artwork Details
- Date
- late 18th–early 19th century
- Medium
- Cloisonné enamel
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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