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Amphora Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a slender red vase with an elongated neck and pronounced lip at the top. The vase has a glossy finish and black spots on its red ceramic surface. The base is wider and left unglazed, revealing a natural ceramic color.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with peachbloom glaze
Dimensions
617 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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