Caption

Hu-type vase, Chinese, ceremonial vessel with handles and taotie iconography, ritual vessel, Qing dynasty 1644–1911, 19th century, China; vessel; height 39 cm, width 27.5 cm, diameter 24.5 cm., A dark metal vase with a flared rim and a narrow neck widening into a rounded body set on a slightly flared foot, the surface showing a worn, textured patina in shades of black and dark gray with areas of lighter gray and subtle brownish tones, decorative low-relief patterns circling the upper body that include flowing, scroll-like motifs, and a metal ring attached to the body through a small projecting element, all set against a pale neutral background.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A28_381

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Keywords

Hu-type vase Chinese ceremonial vessel handles taotie iconography ritual vessel Qing dynasty 1644–1911 19th century China vessel height 39 cm width 27.5 cm diameter 24.5 cm dark metal vase flared rim narrow neck widening rounded body set slightly flared foot surface showing worn textured patina shades black dark gray areas lighter gray subtle brownish tones decorative low-relief patterns circling upper body include flowing scroll- motifs metal ring attached body small projecting element set pale neutral background.