Patterned gourd, China, mid-late 17th century. Artist: Unknown

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Patterned gourd, China, mid-late 17th century. Qing dynasty gourd with reddish brown patina moulded in low relief over the whole body with a double gourd vine pattern with carved details. There is a four-character mark on the base that reads 'Kangxi shang wan' meaning 'made as a plaything for Emperor Kangxi'.

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Photo credit: © The Museum of East Asian Art/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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