Hu (ceremonial vessel) shaped vase

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.:	2313
Type:	vase; pottery
Date of production:	1736-1795 Qing dynasty
Place of production:	Jiangxi, China
Acquisition:	collection of Ferenc Hopp

Marks:	six-character cobalt Qianlong seal mark
Materials:	porcelain
Techniques:	celadon
Dimensions:	height: 52.5 cm diameter: 38 cm

This is a vase made in the imitation of a bronze ceremonial vessel with a broad and round base. The bulbous, widening body resembles the shape of a metal vessel: at the midline, there is a characteristic angle The interior and the base of the vase are covered with white glaze. The surface is proportioned with horizontal strips of various widths and decorated with lotus flowers among scrolls.

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