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11th–12th century · Stoneware with white glaze (Cizhou ware) · Asian Art

Vases in this shape have long been known as “prunus vases” or meiping, a Chinese term that is also a homonym for beautiful vessel. Despite their name, it seems likely that such vessels were used as bottles for wine or other beverages, as well as to display plum blossoms and other flowers.

Artist

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Date

11th–12th century

Medium

Stoneware with white glaze (Cizhou ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Rogers Fund, 1922