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Gu-type vase, Vase with a shape inspired by the cult vessel gu, with four convex, interrupted strips. Decoration: on the belly in oval reserves stylized peonies on a grained background. Ceremonial/ritual vessel, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century China. Porcelain/ceramic vessel, height 16 cm, diameter 12.2 cm., A metallic vessel with a flared rim and a rounded base, displaying a warm golden color with areas of greenish and purplish iridescence and darker tarnished spots; the upper section flares outward with three curved, ribbed projections extending downward, each showing subtle linear incisions; the midsection narrows into a cylindrical neck that leads to a bulbous, paneled body decorated with shallow carved motifs and recessed rectangular panels on its sides, all in the same golden tone with slightly darker engraved lines; the lower section steps down into a circular foot with layered rings and small curved adornments around its perimeter, showing patches of wear and darker discoloration; the object sits on a neutral light-gray surface against a smooth pale-gray background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_393

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Keywords

Gu-type vase Vase shape inspired cult vessel gu four convex interrupted strips Decoration belly oval reserves stylized peonies grained background Ceremonial ritual vessel Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China Porcelain ceramic vessel height 16 cm diameter 12.2 cm metallic vessel flared rim rounded base displaying warm golden color areas greenish purplish iridescence darker tarnished spots upper section flares outward three curved ribbed projections extending downward showing subtle linear incisions midsection narrows cylindrical neck leads bulbous paneled body decorated shallow carved motifs recessed rectangular panels sides golden tone slightly engraved lines lower section steps down circular foot layered rings small curved adornments perimeter showing patches wear darker discoloration object sits neutral light-gray surface smooth pale-gray background.