Copper gu-shapeed vase in cloisonne enamels from a five-piece altar set, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
- Image Number: C1E000859N000000000PAB
- Dynasty: Qing dynasty
- Category: Enamel wares
- Function: Florist
- Material: Minerals/Metals/Copper
- Description:
Copper body, filigree enamel. In the form of imitation bronze wine vessel Gu, it has a bell mouth, a long neck, a round belly, and high feet. The whole vessel is decorated with the technique of filigree enamel and enamel material coloring, all of which are made of six petal flower shapes. Light blue glaze is applied on the body and inside the mouth. The belly is decorated with a lotus pattern and a flower around each side. The mouth and foot are symmetrically decorated with banana leaf patterns and lotus patterns. The mouth is also decorated with lotus patterns. The gilded mouth and foot edges are decorated with embossed patterns. The glaze is bright, with tiny pores on the surface. This utensil is one of the five offerings. The five offerings are grouped into incense burners, bottles and candlesticks, which are used for offering Buddha dharma.
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