Caption

Hu-type vase, Chinese, ceremonial ritual vessel with handles and taotie iconography, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, China; vessel; height 39 cm, width 27.5 cm, diameter 24.5 cm., A single dark metal vase with a flared rim and a narrow neck that widens into a rounded shoulder and tapers down to a short pedestal base, the surface showing decorative raised patterns around the upper body and subtle textured wear, two small looped handles on opposite sides each holding a ring, and visible colors including dark gray, black, and hints of brown against a light neutral background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A28_378

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77.2Mb (1.5Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Hu-type vase Chinese ceremonial ritual vessel handles taotie iconography Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China vessel height 39 cm width 27.5 cm diameter 24.5 cm single dark metal vase flared rim narrow neck widens rounded shoulder tapers down short pedestal base surface showing decorative raised patterns upper body subtle textured wear two small looped opposite sides holding ring visible colors dark gray black hints brown light neutral background.