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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 object with a rounded base sits centered against a pale gray background, showing a metallic surface with dark greenish-black patina and areas of worn gold along its rim and decorative raised patterns; the base interior appears darker with lighter worn spots and a small rectangular label area that is visually lighter than the surrounding metal; the object casts a soft reflection on the glossy surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A23_449

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (767.0Kb) / 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 object rounded base sits centered pale gray background showing metallic surface dark greenish-black patina areas worn gold rim decorative raised patterns base interior darker lighter worn spots small rectangular label area visually lighter surrounding metal object casts soft reflection glossy surface beneath .