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Vase with “flambe” glaze and two dragon handles

Chinese

Artwork Details

Vase with “flambe” glaze and two dragon handles
circa 1900
Chinese
Porcelain with copper-red glaze
11 in. x 7 3/16 in. ( 28 cm x 18.2 cm )
Gift of the William T. and Dora G. Hunter Collection
2002/2.9

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Description

Subject Matter:

 Kang Hsi reign (1662-1722)

Physical Description:

An antique Chinese porcelain flambe vase. The vase is heavily potted, has a near globular body, narrowing neck with flared mouth, narrowing base with slightly broadened foor. The base is flat, unglazed with raised glazed centre. Two small dragon handles on the shoulder. The base has a lustrous blend of a red, bluish-purple glaze with an all-over minute delicate crackle.

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