Vase
Artist
Unknown
Date1644-1912
MediumPorcelain
DimensionsOverall: 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm)
ClassificationsAsian art
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.112
Terms
- White
- China
On View
Not on view
18th century
DescriptionTall vase of Meiping shape has short, slightly flaring mouth, wide shoulders, tapering to narrow foot. Bottom flat and unglazed with circular tool marks visible; bottom center has 4 cm diameter indented circle, glazed with mark. Vase entirely white with an hua or secret decoration incised under the glaze. Design consists of leaves radiating on shoulders wide register of floral designs on body with leaves bordering bottom of register with points down. Two incised lines around foot.