Shiwan Ware Hu Shaped Vase

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: stoneware; glaze, enamel, green

DimensionsOverall: 23.8 x 10 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham

Object number2005.003.030

DescriptionOne of a pair of Hu shaped vases is 4 sided with a flared top portion, rounded square central portion and a slightly flared base portion with 4 small feet at the corners. Overall green glaze covers top area in interior and on the exterior, comes to just above the feet on the base. There are raised relief patterns on the four sides at the top and bottom consisting of a leaf shape with scroll patterns and parallel lines within. There are medallion shapes and raised dots on central portion.
Colour: green

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