Caption

Pomegranate-shaped vessel, Chinese, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th–19th century. Portrays pomegranates and frogs. Vessel; height 10.2 cm, width 9.6 cm, diameter 7.2 cm., A translucent carved object sits on a smooth surface against a dark gradient background, showing a mix of purple, lavender, pale pink, clear, and white tones; the carving has rounded and curved forms with glossy, reflective surfaces and areas of internal cloudiness, with a few bulbous protrusions and looping, ribbon-like elements, as well as textured, scalloped, and faceted details that catch light and cast a soft shadow to one side.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A24_321

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (863.6Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pomegranate-shaped vessel Chinese Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th–19th century Portrays pomegranates frogs Vessel height 10.2 cm width 9.6 cm diameter 7.2 cm translucent carved object sits smooth surface dark gradient background showing mix purple lavender pale pink clear white tones carving rounded curved forms glossy reflective surfaces areas internal cloudiness bulbous protrusions looping ribbon- elements well textured scalloped faceted details catch light cast soft shadow side.