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A rare apple green-glazed pear-shaped vase of globular form tapering at the shoulder and up into the neck before it flares out towards the rim, covered overall with a than glaze of soft apple-green tone continuing over the foot to cover the base.
Pear-shaped vase
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Pear-shaped vase

Artist Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), Kangxi reign (1662-1722)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumPorcelain covered in apple-green glaze
Dimensions15 1/4 x 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 in. (38.7 x 17.1 x 17.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number2001.15
Collections
Visual DescriptionA rare apple green-glazed pear-shaped vase of globular form tapering at the shoulder and up into the neck before it flares out towards the rim, covered overall with a than glaze of soft apple-green tone continuing over the foot to cover the base.
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