Caption

Gu-type vase, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century. Ritual/ceremonial vessel inspired by the cult gu shape with four convex, interrupted strips. Decoration: on the belly, oval reserves with stylized peonies on a grained background. Porcelain/ceramic vessel, height 16 cm, diameter 12.2 cm., A single metallic vessel stands centered against a neutral gray background, displaying a warm golden-bronze color with subtle iridescent patches of green and pink on its surface. The vessel has a flared, trumpet-like upper section with a rounded rim and two curved, stylized protrusions on opposite sides, each showing engraved linear details. The midsection tapers into a rounded, bulbous body decorated with two symmetrical framed panels and faint engraved motifs. The lower portion rests on a stepped, circular base accented by outward-curving, petal-like projections and engraved decorative lines, all sharing the same golden-bronze tone with spots of darker patina.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_392

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Keywords

Gu-type vase Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century Ritual ceremonial vessel inspired cult gu shape four convex interrupted strips Decoration belly oval reserves stylized peonies grained background Porcelain ceramic vessel height 16 cm diameter 12.2 cm single metallic vessel stands centered neutral gray background displaying warm golden-bronze color subtle iridescent patches green pink surface vessel flared trumpet- upper section rounded rim two curved stylized protrusions opposite sides showing engraved linear details midsection tapers rounded bulbous body decorated two symmetrical framed panels faint motifs lower portion rests stepped circular base accented outward-curving petal- projections engraved decorative lines sharing golden-bronze tone spots darker patina.