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Amphora Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a blue vase with a tall, slender neck that widens into a bulbous body before tapering towards the bottom. The vase is made from smooth ceramic material and stands upright with a symmetrical shape, reflecting light.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with pale blue glaze
Dimensions
576 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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