

Bottle in meiping shape with “tortoiseshell” glaze
Bottle in meiping shape with “tortoiseshell” glaze by artist. The vase has a narrow mouth and a wide, rounded body that tapers slightly towards the base. The body is predominantly dark brown with many small, irregular light brown spots. The glaze appears shiny and reflective, with some areas of lighter and darker shades. The background is gray, with the vase casting a shadow on the surface below. The vase is symmetrical and appears to be made of ceramic or porcelain. The overall shape resembles a meiping, a type of Chinese vase. The glaze pattern resembles tortoiseshell, with its mottled brown and dark brown colors.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 14th century
- Medium
- Stoneware with iron glaze (Jizhou ware)
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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