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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Gourd-Shaped Vessel with Gilt Design
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Gourd-Shaped Vessel with Gilt Design

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), Qianlong period (1736-1795)
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumGlazed porcelain
Dimensions1 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (3.5 x 7.9 x 7.9 cm), Diameter: 6 3/4 in. (17.2 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.261
Collections
DescriptionThe compressed body raised on four shallow ruyi supports and painted in gilding with bands of lotus sprays and fretwork set within multiple decorative borders, all reserved on a deep coral ground continuing onto the base, the interior covered in a rich matte turquoise glaze
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