Caption

Gourd-shaped vase, from Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860–1941; Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century; vessel; height 19.1 cm, diameter 10.8 cm, weight 0.4 kg., A ceramic vase with a double-gourd silhouette sits against a neutral gray background, its glossy surface showing a marbled, drip-like pattern in shades of green, brown, yellow, white, and iridescent purple-blue. The neck is elongated and tapers to a narrow opening, while the body rounds into a bulbous lower section; the glaze forms flowing, organic patches and streaks that blend and overlap, with some areas appearing more translucent and others more opaque. The base shows a small unglazed spot and the overall finish reflects light, emphasizing the smooth, glazed texture and the multicolored, variegated pattern.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A20_474

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74.6Mb (1.2Mb) / 14.5in x 20.0in / 4343 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gourd-shaped vase Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860–1941 Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century vessel height 19.1 cm diameter 10.8 cm weight 0.4 kg ceramic vase double-gourd silhouette sits neutral gray background glossy surface showing marbled drip- pattern shades green brown yellow white iridescent purple-blue neck elongated tapers narrow opening body rounds bulbous lower section glaze forms flowing organic patches streaks blend overlap areas appearing translucent opaque base small unglazed spot finish reflects light emphasizing smooth glazed texture multicolored variegated pattern.