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Reticulated Perfume Ball

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a spherical orb with a repeating lattice pattern and floral motifs. Hexagonal sections have been cut from the surface, giving it an appearance similar to honeycomb. It features colors such as white, green, red, and blue, with green borders outlining the floral designs and geometric panels. The sculpture is positioned on an ornately carved reddish-brown stand.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with famille jaune enamels on the biscuit
Dimensions
995 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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