清 瑪瑙葫蘆瓶, Bottle in the shape of a double gourd, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Carnelian, H. 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm); H. with stand 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Hardstone, The double gourd holds considerable appeal among the Chinese. In addition to its peculiar shape, it is associated with the fantasy world: immortals and legendary figures are believed to use double gourds to carry medicines with magic power
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清 瑪瑙葫蘆瓶, Bottle, shape, double gourd, Qing dynasty, 1644–1911, 19th century, China, Carnelian, H, 6 13/16, 17.3 cm, stand 8 1/4, 21, Diam, 6, 15.2, Hardstone, double, gourd, holds, considerable, appeal, Chinese, addition, peculiar shape, associated, fantasy world, immortals, legendary figures, believed, gourds, carry medicines, magic power
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