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The sculpture is a rounded vase or vessel with a crackle glaze. It is a vibrant green color which is slightly lighter in some areas, highlighting the thin cracks running across it. The vase has a curved shape with a narrow neck and a flared white lip.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Jar, late 18th century, porcelain with apple-green glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.533

Jar

Chinese Qing Dynasty · late 18th century · porcelain with apple-green glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.533

The sculpture is a vase with a simple design. It is white and appears to be made of porcelain or ceramic material with a glossy finish. The vase has a rounded, tapered body that extends into a narrower neck and flares out slightly at the mouth and base. An embossed subtle decorative element can be seen near the upper portion of the vase. The overall appearance of the vase is smooth and symmetrical, reflecting light evenly across its surface.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Vase, Meiping Shape, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with pale blue glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.495

Vase, Meiping Shape

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with pale blue glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.495

The image displays a single large vase in a pale blue color against a dark background. The vase has a slightly flared mouth, a rounded body, and tapers towards the base.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Amphora Vase, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with pale blue glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.493

Amphora Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with pale blue glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.493

This is a ceramic vase decorated with a dragon. The vase features a vibrant green background that sets off the intricate design of a dragon, which is depicted winding around the body of the vase. The dragon is rendered in shades of gold, gray, and black with detailed scales and claws. The vase has a wide base that tapers towards a narrow neck, flaring outwards slightly at the rim.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Baluster Vase, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with famille verte enamels on the biscuit, Widener Collection, 1942.9.606

Baluster Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with famille verte enamels on the biscuit ·  Accession ID  1942.9.606

This sculpture is a vase with a long, slender neck, a flared rim at the top, and a rounded base. The middle of the vase curves from its narrow top to a wider bottom. The vase is predominantly a deep red color, with some vertical tan designs on the bottom. The rim of the vase is white.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Petal-Decorated Vase, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with peachbloom glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.512

Petal-Decorated Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with peachbloom glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.512

This is a highly decorated circular object with a flat top and bottom, resting on a short cylindrical base. The surface is ornately decorated with glazed patterns, including flowers and lattice work, interspersed with figures with light skin and dark hair wearing long flowing robes in shades of orange, brown, blue, and green. These figures appear framed within hexagonal yellow grids, each surrounded by green geometric patterns and floral elements painted in a palette of blue, green, yellow, orange, and earthy brown tones. The figures are engaged in different activities, some interacting with flowers or food, and some playing games. The spaces within the hexagonal grids are empty, showing through to the dark interior of the object and giving the appearance of honeycomb. A small white seam runs horizontally around the object, suggesting that it may open. The base of the vessel shows a combination of green and black with a wave-like scroll pattern.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Reticulated Box, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with famille jaune enamels on the biscuit, Widener Collection, 1942.9.568

Reticulated Box

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with famille jaune enamels on the biscuit ·  Accession ID  1942.9.568

The sculpture is a globular-shaped ceramic jar with a narrow, slightly elevated neck. It has a smooth surface with an even, light blue color. The jar's shape is symmetrical, with a rounded lower body that tapers up to a smaller, circular opening. The material appears to be a glazed porcelain or similar ceramic, evident from its glossy finish that reflects light subtly across its surface. The overall look of the jar is simple and elegant, with a harmonious form that complements its monochromatic color.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Water Pot, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with pale blue glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.490

Water Pot

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with pale blue glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.490

Chinese Qing Dynasty, Vase, late 18th/early 19th century, porcelain with apple-green glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.540

Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · late 18th/early 19th century · porcelain with apple-green glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.540

The sculpture is a decorative vase with intricate floral and bird motifs. The vase is primarily black, contrasting with the vibrant colors of the detailed imagery. The floral designs feature white, yellow, pink, and blue flowers with green leaves, with a bird depicted toward the base. The vase appears to be made of ceramic, with a glossy finish and painted decoration. It stands upright with a broad, cylindrical body tapering into a slightly narrower neck and a wider, flat rim.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Rouleau-Shaped Vase, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with famille noire enamels on the biscuit, Widener Collection, 1942.9.623

Rouleau-Shaped Vase

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with famille noire enamels on the biscuit ·  Accession ID  1942.9.623

The sculpture depicts a vase made of porcelain with an elongated form that widens gently into a rounded midsection before tapering towards the base. The vase has a light blue glaze covering its surface and a decorative swirl motif embossed on the upper front.
Chinese Qing Dynasty, Vase, Meiping Shape, Kangxi period, 1662/1722, porcelain with pale blue glaze, Widener Collection, 1942.9.498

Vase, Meiping Shape

Chinese Qing Dynasty · Kangxi period, 1662/1722 · porcelain with pale blue glaze ·  Accession ID  1942.9.498