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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., An upright narrow vase-like object with a flared square top and a rounded base sits centered against a pale gray background, showing a metallic surface with patinated greenish-bronze and darker brown tones; the body is decorated with carved swirling and wave-like patterns, bands encircling the form, and textured geometric motifs near the lower section, and the object casts a soft reflection on the glossy surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A23_448

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (941.9Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

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 upright narrow vase- object flared square top rounded base sits centered pale gray background showing metallic surface patinated greenish-bronze darker brown tones body decorated carved swirling wave- patterns bands encircling form textured geometric motifs near lower section object casts soft reflection glossy surface beneath .