Caption

Bowl, 19th century, Qing 1644–1911, China. Spotted agate vessel with yellow-rusty stains and black dots. Hexagonal in the upper part, on a ring foot. Handles shaped as leafy branches with a flower. Morning glory motif. Height 4.7 cm, diameter 8.0 cm., A translucent, pale yellowish bowl with a smooth rounded interior and irregular petal-like edges sits centered against a dark gray to light gray gradient background; the bowl has a glossy surface with subtle milky swirls and warmer amber and honey-colored patches, and a small floral-shaped handle on each side that share the same translucent yellow and amber tones, casting a soft shadow on the lighter foreground.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A22_468

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (322.6Kb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4499 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bowl 19th century Qing 1644–1911 China Spotted agate vessel yellow-rusty stains black dots Hexagonal upper part ring foot Handles shaped leafy branches flower Morning glory motif Height 4.7 cm diameter 8.0 cm translucent pale yellowish bowl smooth rounded interior irregular petal- edges sits centered dark gray light gray gradient background bowl glossy surface subtle milky swirls warmer amber honey-colored patches small floral-shaped handle side share translucent yellow amber tones casting soft shadow lighter foreground.