Caption

Vase with two dragon-shaped handles qiulong, from Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860–1941. Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century. Porcelain vessel with dragons iconography and backdated signatures; belly in the shape of a flattened sphere; low, round foot; cylindrical short neck with a very slightly flared spout. Height 38 cm, diameter 15 cm, weight 10.0 kg., A rounded metal vase with a narrow neck and flared rim sits against a pale background; the surface is dark brown with areas of lighter brown and subtle greenish tones, and the body features raised decorative motifs in the same metal tone. A pair of sculpted handles shaped like stylized animal figures rise from the shoulder of the vase, matching the dark brown coloration. The decoration includes flowing, swirling relief patterns wrapping around the rounded midsection and lower body, all rendered in the same metallic hues. The base flares slightly and shares the dark brown finish, and the overall surface shows a patinated, aged appearance.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_368

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77.2Mb (1.8Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase two dragon-shaped handles qiulong Ignacy Jan Paderewski 1860–1941 Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century Porcelain vessel dragons iconography backdated signatures belly shape flattened sphere low round foot cylindrical short neck slightly flared spout Height 38 cm diameter 15 cm weight 10.0 kg rounded metal vase narrow neck flared rim sits pale background surface dark brown areas lighter brown subtle greenish tones body features raised decorative motifs metal tone pair sculpted handles shaped stylized animal figures rise shoulder matching dark brown coloration decoration includes flowing swirling relief patterns wrapping rounded midsection lower body rendered metallic hues base flares shares dark brown finish patinated aged appearance.