This is a vase with a rounded body and a long, narrow neck. The vase is a vibrant green color with a crackled finish. The crackle glaze covers the entire surface of the vase except for the rim of the opening, which is white. It seems that the interior of the vase is black or dark grey.

Bottle Vase

late 17th/early 18th century

Medium: porcelain with apple-green glaze
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1601 to 1650
Image size: 885 × 1200px

Description

This is a vase with a rounded body and a long, narrow neck. The vase is a vibrant green color with a crackled finish. The crackle glaze covers the entire surface of the vase except for the rim of the opening, which is white. It seems that the interior of the vase is black or dark grey.

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