“Meiping”-Shaped Vase
possibly 18th century, Qianlong era (1736–95)
Description
A “meiping” (“plum vase”) with a narrow mouth, broad shoulder, and tapered body, ending in a slightly splayed foot.The body has been glazed with a textured and slightly mottled monochrome red glaze. The interior of the foot is coated with whote glaze and bears an two rectangular stickers. The footring is unglazed.
Dimensions
21.6 × 12.7 cm (8 1/2 × 5 in.)
Provenance
Arthur and Mariot F. Solomon, Cambridge, MA (by 2020), bequest; to the Harvard Art Museums.
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