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Of flattened pear shape, the vase is molded with evenly spaced sets of vertical ribbed flanges around the neck, mid and lower sections, with a pair of elephant-head loop handles on the shoulders, and applied overall with a mottled glaze of turquoise and lapis-blue tones
Robin's Egg-Glazed Hu
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Robin's Egg-Glazed Hu

Artist Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), 18th-19th century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumGlazed ceramic
Dimensions12 1/8 x 8 1/4 x 6 11/16 in. (30.8 x 21 x 17 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.121
Collections
Visual DescriptionOf flattened pear shape, the vase is molded with evenly spaced sets of vertical ribbed flanges around the neck, mid and lower sections, with a pair of elephant-head loop handles on the shoulders, and applied overall with a mottled glaze of turquoise and lapis-blue tones
The vase is ovoid form resting on a slightly splayed foot, applied with a moulded, inverted, vase-shaped handle on each side of the body below the high shoulder, covered with a finely speckled glaze of turquoise and lapis-blue tone continuing over the slightly lipped rim to the interior and on the base
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Chinese Artist
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (1821-1850)
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Chinese Artist
Qing Dynasty, Daoguang Period (1821-1850)
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Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
18th Century
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Chinese Artist
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Costa Rican Artist
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Small Jar
Costa Rican Artist
undated

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