Caption

Gu-type vase, noted. Chinese, Qing 1644–1911, 19th century. Ceremonial/ritual vessel inspired by the cult vessel gu with four convex, interrupted strips. Decoration: on the belly, oval reserves with stylized peonies on a grained background. Vessel, height 16 cm, diameter 12.2 cm., A single metallic vessel with a flared top and a rounded midsection sits against a plain light gray background; the vessel shows a few protruding wing-like handles at the top and sides and small decorative tabs around its body, and its surface displays a mix of gold, brass, and subtle iridescent tones with areas of darker patina and slight surface wear.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A21_395

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Keywords

Gu-type vase noted Chinese Qing 1644–1911 19th century Ceremonial ritual vessel inspired cult vessel gu four convex interrupted strips Decoration belly oval reserves stylized peonies grained background Vessel height 16 cm diameter 12.2 cm single metallic vessel flared top rounded midsection sits plain light gray background vessel protruding wing- handles top sides small decorative tabs body surface displays mix gold brass subtle iridescent tones areas darker patina slight surface wear.