Minature meiping vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The miniature meiping vase by artist is a small, dark-colored ceramic vase. The vase has a narrow mouth with a short neck and a rounded body that tapers towards the bottom. The body of the vase is bulbous in the middle, with a slight curve inward towards the base. The vase has a glossy, smooth surface with a dark brown or black glaze. The base of the vase is narrow and flat. The vase is set against a plain white background, with a subtle shadow cast to the right.