Caption

Hu-type vase, hu vessel, Chinese, Ming dynasty 1368–1644, Xuande period 1426–1435, possibly backdated signatures; materials and form: ceramic vessel, ceremonial/ritual hu with taotie ornamentation; dimensions: height 31.5 cm, width 17.0 cm., A single metal vessel with a dark green and brown patina stands against a plain light gray background, featuring a flared octagonal rim, a tapered body with embossed decorative panels, and two curved handles ending in small spirals attached near the upper section; the surface shows areas of darker brown and verdigris green, with intricate raised patterns and a rounded lower body on a slightly flared foot.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_344

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Keywords

Hu-type vase hu vessel Chinese Ming dynasty 1368–1644 Xuande period 1426–1435 backdated signatures materials form ceramic vessel ceremonial ritual hu taotie ornamentation dimensions height 31.5 cm width 17.0 cm single metal vessel dark green brown patina stands plain light gray background featuring flared octagonal rim tapered body embossed decorative panels two curved handles ending small spirals attached near upper section surface areas darker brown verdigris green intricate raised patterns rounded lower body slightly flared foot.