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Amphora Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This is a tall ceramic vase with a narrow neck and a flared rim at the top, curving into a rounder body that tapers down towards a narrow bottom. The vase has a mottled mix of deep red, pale yellow, and light green hues. The rim is white, and the interior appears light green.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with peachbloom glaze
Dimensions
598 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
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