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Ritual vessel (gui)

Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
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In the Qianlong emperor’s color-coded system, this blue ceramic vessel was used in state rituals held at the Altar of Heaven in Beijing. In shape and decoration, it was modeled on an ancient bronze grain receptacle.

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Object Information
  • 清乾隆　景德鎮窯藍釉瓷禮器簋
  • Title: Ritual vessel (gui)
  • Period: Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Porcelain with low-relief decoration under dark blue glaze (Jingdezhen ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1925
  • Object Number: 25.143.1a, b
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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