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Double gourd vase with ruyi form handles

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Double gourd vase with ruyi form handles by Shozo Imagawa. Gray ceramic vase with a bulbous body and a narrower upper section resembling a gourd. The vase features two handles on either side, each resembling a ruyi, a symbol in Chinese art. The body and upper section are connected by a short cylindrical section. The entire vase exhibits a dark gray color with lighter gray speckles throughout its surface. The handles are attached to the upper section on either side. The base of the vase appears to have a small foot ring.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
Porcelain with copper red glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
546 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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