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"Beehive" Water Pot

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a dome-shaped sculpture with a small circular opening at the top. The sculpture is made of ceramic and glazed in mustard yellow. The surface of the sculpture features an embossed design of swirling clouds.

Artwork Details

Date
late 19th century
Medium
porcelain with yellow glaze
Dimensions
1599 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
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