Bottle
Unknown Artist
Medium
Porcelain with red glaze
Dimensions
H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
H. O. Havemeyer Collection, Bequest of Mrs. H. O. Havemeyer, 1929
Accession Number
29.100.320
Art Historical Context
This elegant porcelain bottle from China's Qing dynasty, specifically the Yongzheng period (1723–35), exemplifies the era's mastery of ceramic artistry. Standing at 10¾ inches tall with a 6¼-inch diameter, its sleek form and vibrant red glaze highlight the imperial kilns' technical prowess, likely produced at Jingdezhen, the renowned center of porcelain production. The monochromatic red glaze, achieved through precise control of firing temperatures and copper oxide, creates a rich, lustrous surface that was highly prized in the imperial court for its rarity and beauty. During the Yongzheng re...