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Vase, called "The Flame"

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This large ceramic vase has a deep red glaze that fades to white at the top rim. The vase has a smooth, slightly elongated shape with a narrow neck and a round base. Around the middle section of the vase there is a lighter red section, and towards the bottom the red transitions into a dark, almost black shade.

Artwork Details

Date
early 18th century
Medium
porcelain with oxblood glaze
Dimensions
6342 × 8420 px
Public Domain
Yes
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