VesselsChinese18th century

“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.

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Monochrome porcelain with copper red glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

18th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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