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Vase in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Hu

Chinese Qing Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a white vase with a traditional bottle shape. It is made of porcelain and has intricate raised patterns of leafy motifs on the neck and swirling patterns on the body. The bottom of the vase features a repeated lotus petal pattern. It is set against a dark gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
Yongzheng period, 1723/1735
Medium
steatitic porcelain
Dimensions
877 × 1200 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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