Stem Cup
Unknown Artist
1426–35
Medium
porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze red enamel decoration
Dimensions
9 × 9.9 cm
Classification
Ceramic
Department
Chinese Art
Museum
Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit
John L. Severance Fund
Accession Number
1957.60
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
These two Ming imperial wares [CMA 1957.60 and CMA 1957.61] are among the smallest, but most precious, of the museum's holdings in Chinese ceramics. The luminous glaze, gestural freedom, and vibrant color are perfectly unified to fit the delicate shapes of these luxury items.