Meiping vase

CultureChinese

OriginJingdezhen, China

PeriodMing dynasty (1368-1644), Wanli period (1573-1620)

DateLate 16th - early 17th century

MediumPorcelain with underglaze cobalt blue

DimensionsOverall: 12 3/16 × 6 11/16 × 4 1/2 in. (31 × 17 × 11.5 cm)

MarkingsCollection number "427" in red

DescriptionMeiping shape vase with narrative scene in the middle register; flying horses above waves in the lower register; floral decoration and emblems on the upper register.

Credit LineThe Anne Gross Collection

Object numberG16.1.6

Classifications

Asian Ceramics

Sub-classification

Chinese Porcelain

Collections

Status

On view

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