Vase in Meiping Shape with Daoist Immortal Zhongli Quan

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

White vase with blue designs. The vase is in a meiping shape, meaning it has a rounded body that tapers in towards the foot. The vase has a small, narrow neck and a small mouth. The body features a design depicting a Daoist immortal, Zhongli Quan. The immortal is shown wearing robes and holding an object. The immortal is surrounded by swirling clouds and foliage. The lower portion of the vase has a design resembling bamboo stalks. The top of the vase has a design of leaves and tendrils around the mouth. The background of the vase is white, with all designs in blue. The vase has a glossy finish. The vase sits on a gray surface with a dark gray background.