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Bottle Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a ceramic vase with a long, narrow neck and a bulbous base. It is crafted from a smooth material that appears to be porcelain. The vase is predominantly a soft blue color, which is evenly applied throughout its surface with a slight gradient effect toward the edges. The top rim of the vase is white on the inside. The vase stands upright.

Artwork Details

Date
Yongzheng period, 1723/1735
Medium
porcelain with pale blue glaze
Dimensions
774 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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