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Small Beaker Vase in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Gu

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a vase-like object with an elongated, trumpet-shaped form. It has a wide, gently flared rim and a narrow, cylindrical base that flares out slightly at the bottom. The sculpture is all white and made from a smooth, glossy material, likely porcelain or a similar ceramic. It is adorned with subtle, decorative patterns that are carved or etched into the material, adding texture. The sculpture appears to be small to medium-sized in relation to human scale and suitable for display on a table or shelf.

Artwork Details

Date
late Kangxi or Yongzheng period, 1700/1735
Medium
porcelain with colorless glaze
Dimensions
924 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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