Caption

Gu-type vase, gu cup, Chinese, ceremonial/ritual vessel, spiral and plant motifs, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 18th century, China place of origin ?, height 14.0 cm, diameter 10.0 cm, A dark metallic vase-like object with a flared rim, a narrow waist, and a rounded midsection, standing against a light gray background; the surface shows embossed circular and spiral patterns and subtle floral motifs; the metal appears dark gray to black with areas of brownish wear and slight greenish patina; the object casts a soft reflection on a glossy surface below.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A28_369

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Rights managed

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77.2Mb (1.3Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Gu-type vase gu cup Chinese ceremonial ritual vessel spiral plant motifs Qing dynasty 1644–1911 18th century China place origin height 14.0 cm diameter 10.0 cm dark metallic vase- object flared rim narrow waist rounded midsection standing light gray background surface embossed circular spiral patterns subtle floral motifs metal dark gray black areas brownish wear slight greenish patina object casts soft reflection glossy surface .