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A smooth, glossy deep red vase with a wide, bulbous body that tapers upward into a long, narrow neck. The flat rim at the top opening and the bottom edge of the short foot are both white.
Pear-shaped vase
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Pear-shaped vase

Artist Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong reign (1736-1795)
Place of originChina
MediumPorcelain covered in copper-red glaze
Dimensions10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (26.7 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number2001.20
Collections
Visual DescriptionA smooth, glossy deep red vase with a wide, bulbous body that tapers upward into a long, narrow neck. The flat rim at the top opening and the bottom edge of the short foot are both white.
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