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The sculpture is a blue vase with a tall, slender neck that widens into a bulbous body before tapering towards the bottom. The vase is made from smooth ceramic material and stands upright with a symmetrical shape, reflecting light.

Amphora Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Chinese

Kangxi period, 1662/1722

Medium
porcelain with pale blue glaze
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1651 to 1700
Image size
576 × 1200px

Description

The sculpture is a blue vase with a tall, slender neck that widens into a bulbous body before tapering towards the bottom. The vase is made from smooth ceramic material and stands upright with a symmetrical shape, reflecting light.

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