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Chinese Gu Form Vase
Chinese Gu Form Vase
Chinese Gu Form Vase
Chinese Gu Form Vase

Chinese Gu Form Vase

Owner (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1862 - 1940)
DateLate Ming Dynasty, Transitional Period, late 17th - early 18th century
Object NameVase
Mediumbronze
ClassificationsApplied Art
DimensionsOverall: Height: 26 cm, Diameter: 16.5 cm
AcquisitionJames Cromar Watt Bequest, 1941.
CopyrightOut of copyright - CC0
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS014490
About MeThis tall, six-sided, slim Chinese vase is cast from bronze. It has a flared trumpet and the shaped top features abstract shapes and archaic characters. The 'gu' is one of the most ancient forms of ritual vessel.
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