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This is a vase with a bulbous body tapering towards a slightly flared rim. It is coated in a vivid green glaze with a crackle pattern. In some areas, the green is lighter, accentuating the fine lines on the surface of the vase. The rim of the vase is white.

Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Chinese

18th century

Medium
porcelain with apple-green glaze
Classification
Decorative Art
Period
1651 to 1700
Image size
760 × 1200px

Description

This is a vase with a bulbous body tapering towards a slightly flared rim. It is coated in a vivid green glaze with a crackle pattern. In some areas, the green is lighter, accentuating the fine lines on the surface of the vase. The rim of the vase is white.

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