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Meiping Vase with Carved Floral Sprays
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This magnificent plum vase (<em>meiping</em>) derives its name from being used to hold a branch from a flowering plum tree. Vases of this shape with a round shoulder and narrow opening originally served as wine containers. Kilns in southern China that produced this ware with a transparent bluish glaze were among the first that applied underglaze blue-and-white decoration, which became popular during the Yuan (1271–1368) and Ming (1368–1644) dynasties. These elegantly carved floral sprays on a monochromatic ground reflect the refined taste of the Song dynasty emperors.
| Artist / Maker | China, Song dynasty (960–1279) |
|---|---|
| Date | 960–1279 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Medium | Porcelain with pale bluish-white glaze, qingbai ("blue-white") ware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 37.7 x 23.5 cm (14 13/16 x 9 1/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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