Vase on base, carved ornaments of flowers, birds, and stylized rocks; wooden oval base on three legs. Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th–19th century. Vessel, height 11.8 cm, diameter 6.3 cm., A dark brown, glossy carved object lies on its side against a gradient gray background, showing a rounded hollow at one end and flowing, undulating carved forms along its body; the surface reflects light, revealing highlights of black and deep brown and subtle translucent areas, with a smooth base that meets a sculpted, irregular exterior.
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Vase on base, carved ornaments of flowers, birds, and stylized rocks; wooden oval base on three legs. Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th–19th century. Vessel, height 11.8 cm, diameter 6.3 cm., A dark brown, glossy carved object lies on its side against a gradient gray background, showing a rounded hollow at one end and flowing, undulating carved forms along its body; the surface reflects light, revealing highlights of black and deep brown and subtle translucent areas, with a smooth base that meets a sculpted, irregular exterior.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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Vase base carved ornaments flowers birds stylized rocks wooden oval base three legs Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th–19th century Vessel height 11.8 cm diameter 6.3 cm dark brown glossy carved object lies side gradient gray background showing rounded hollow flowing undulating forms body surface reflects light revealing highlights black deep brown subtle translucent areas smooth base meets sculpted irregular exterior.

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