Vase in the imitation of a bronze vessel

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 1694
Type: vase; pottery
Date of production:
1875-1908
Qing dynasty
Place of production:
Acquisition: collection of Ferenc Hopp
Marks: six-character Guangxu mark
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 32 cm
diameter (mouth):10.5 cm
diameter (base):12.5 cm
The rectangular body of the vase produced during the late Qing dynasty bears an exact resemblance to its prototypical bronze ceremonial vessels (hu type). It has two semi-cylindrical handles on the neck.