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Vase Mounted as an Ewer

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This sculpture is a pitcher with an ornate handle shaped like a figure. The pitcher is made of pale celadon-colored porcelain with white floral patterns. The handle, spout, and base are detailed in a golden hue.

Artwork Details

Date
mid 18th century (vase); c. 1780/1785 (mounts)
Medium
porcelain with light green celadon glaze and underglaze decoration in white slip, with lip, handle, and foot of gilded bronze
Dimensions
581 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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