Caption

Vase, Chinese, taotie iconography, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, ceremonial/ritual vessel, bronze vessel, height 24 cm, diameter 13.1 cm, A single vase with a flared rim and a rounded body tapering to a narrow foot is shown against a plain light gray background, the vase surface appearing mostly dark brown with reddish tones and areas of lighter wear, a decorative band around the neck and a wider ornate band around the bulbous midsection feature intricate swirling patterns in shades of pale green, blue, yellow, and muted gold, the decorative motifs including symmetrical curving shapes and small circular elements, the vase has a glossy finish with subtle reflections and a soft shadow and faint reflection visible on the surface beneath it.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A25_370

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (2.1Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Vase Chinese taotie iconography Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century ceremonial ritual vessel bronze vessel height 24 cm diameter 13.1 cm single vase flared rim rounded body tapering narrow foot shown plain light gray background vase surface appearing mostly dark brown reddish tones areas lighter wear decorative band neck wider ornate band bulbous midsection feature intricate swirling patterns shades pale green blue yellow muted gold decorative motifs symmetrical curving shapes small circular elements vase glossy finish subtle reflections soft shadow faint reflection visible surface beneath .