Miniature vase
Unknown Artist
19th century
Medium
Porcelain with black glaze and trace of gilt (Jingdezhen ware)
Dimensions
H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891
Accession Number
91.1.392
Art Historical Context
This delicate miniature vase, hailing from China's Qing dynasty (1644–1) in the 19th century exemplifies the unparalleled porcelain craftsmanship of Jingdezhen the imperial kiln center renowned as the "porcelain capital of the world Standing a mere 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) tall with a diameter of 1 3/8 inches (3.5 cm), it features a glossy black glaze—a sophisticated technique that creates a dramatic, mirror-like sheen—accented by faint traces of gilt for subtle opulence. Jingdezhen wares were prized for their technical perfection, often produced for the imperial court or elite collectors, blendin...