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Hu-type vase, relief decoration, hu vessel, Chinese art, Chinese culture, meander ornament, ceremonial vessels, clouds, sea waves, ritual vessels, Xuande 1426–1435, Ming 1368–1644, Qing 1644–1911, backdated signatures, quadrilateral with rounded lower edges; with an inscription. 17th century, China; vessel; height 24.0 cm, width 12.0 cm., A single ornate vase stands upright against a neutral light gray background, showing a narrow rectangular mouth, a long tapering neck, and a rounded body that rests on a small circular base; the surface displays intricate raised patterns and swirling motifs, with visible wear and texture variations; the colors present include dark bronze, muted greenish patina, hints of brown and black, and subtle metallic highlights; the vase casts a soft reflection on the smooth surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A23_446

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Keywords

Hu-type vase relief decoration hu vessel Chinese art Chinese culture meander ornament ceremonial vessels clouds sea waves ritual vessels Xuande 1426–1435 Ming 1368–1644 Qing 1644–1911 backdated signatures quadrilateral rounded lower edges inscription 17th century China vessel height 24.0 cm width 12.0 cm single ornate vase stands upright neutral light gray background showing narrow rectangular mouth long tapering neck rounded body rests small circular base surface displays intricate raised patterns swirling motifs visible wear texture variations colors present include dark bronze muted greenish patina hints brown black subtle metallic highlights vase casts soft reflection smooth surface beneath .