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Fanggu vessel, Chinese, fanggu vessel, dragons iconography, Chinese art, ceremonial vessel, Qing 1644–1911, beasts fantasy, meander ornament, backdated signatures, 19th century, China, vessel, height 13.4 cm, width 9.0 cm, depth 7.9 cm, A small metal container with a square opening and a rectangular neck sits upright; its body has a curved upper section and a tapered lower section, with decorative raised relief on the front and a band of ornate carved pattern around the middle. The piece rests on a short base with curled scroll-like feet and is reflected faintly on the glossy surface beneath it. The visible colors include dark brown, greenish patina, golden bronze highlights, and subtle blackened areas, all set against a plain light gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_267

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77.2Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Fanggu vessel Chinese fanggu vessel dragons iconography Chinese art ceremonial vessel Qing 1644–1911 beasts fantasy meander ornament backdated signatures 19th century China vessel height 13.4 cm width 9.0 cm depth 7.9 cm small metal container square opening rectangular neck sits upright body curved upper section tapered lower section decorative raised relief front band ornate carved pattern middle piece rests short base curled scroll- feet reflected faintly glossy surface beneath visible colors include dark brown greenish patina golden bronze highlights subtle blackened areas set plain light gray background.