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Hexagonal Covered Jar

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a lidded vase with a hexagonal shape and ornate decorations. It features a design of flowers, branches, and birds. The floral patterns are in white and green, and the branches are light brown. The birds are in matching colors. The vase is predominantly yellow with a detailed finial on top of the lid. It is made of glazed ceramic and has a glossy appearance. The body of the vase has intricate patterns, adding texture.

Artwork Details

Date
Kangxi period, 1662/1722
Medium
porcelain with famille jaune enamels on the biscuit
Dimensions
629 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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