Caption

Pomegranate-shaped vessel, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th–19th century, China; porcelain vessel decorated with pomegranates and frogs; height 10.2 cm, width 9.6 cm, diameter 7.2 cm., An irregularly shaped translucent object sits on a smooth surface against a dark gradient background, showing a mix of purple and pale lavender hues with areas of clear, glassy transparency and some cloudy inclusions; the form features rounded bulbous sections and flowing, carved-like contours with glossy highlights and subtle shadows, and the surface reflects light creating small bright spots and softer gleams in tones of purple, clear, and pale gray.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A24_322

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (775.2Kb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Pomegranate-shaped vessel Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th–19th century China porcelain vessel decorated pomegranates frogs height 10.2 cm width 9.6 cm diameter 7.2 cm irregularly shaped translucent object sits smooth surface dark gradient background showing mix purple pale lavender hues areas clear glassy transparency cloudy inclusions form features rounded bulbous sections flowing carved- contours glossy highlights subtle shadows surface reflects light creating small bright spots softer gleams tones pale gray.