This is a ceramic vessel with a rounded, dome-like shape and a small, narrow opening at the top. The right half of the vessel is predominantly covered in red glaze, while the left side is a lighter cream color. The red glaze is patchy in some areas, showing the cream area underneath. The surface features an embossed design resembling swirling clouds or waves.

"Beehive" Water Pot

Kangxi period, 1662/1722

Medium: porcelain with peachbloom glaze
Classification: Decorative Art
Period: 1651 to 1700
Image size: 1387 × 1200px

Description

This is a ceramic vessel with a rounded, dome-like shape and a small, narrow opening at the top. The right half of the vessel is predominantly covered in red glaze, while the left side is a lighter cream color. The red glaze is patchy in some areas, showing the cream area underneath. The surface features an embossed design resembling swirling clouds or waves.

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