Vase was created by Chinese in probably 19th century.

When was "Vase" created?

This artwork was created probably 19th century.

What medium is "Vase"?

Vase is Porcelaneous stoneware with apple-green glaze..

Is "Vase" in the public domain?

Yes, Vase is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Vase

Chinese

probably 19th century

Medium

Porcelaneous stoneware with apple-green glaze.

Dimensions

Height: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm.)

Classification

Ceramics

Culture

Chinese

Department

Robert Lehman Collection

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Robert Lehman Collection, 1975

Accession Number

1975.1.1684

Art Historical Context

This delicate vase, hailing from China and likely crafted in the 19th century, exemplifies refined artistry of Qing dynasty ceramics. Standing just 4 3/4 inches (12 cm) tall, it is made of porcelaneous stoneware—a dense, high-fired clay that mimics the translucency and strength of true porcelain—coated in a vibrant apple-green glaze. This monochrome glaze, achieved through precise control of iron oxide in the kiln at high temperatures, produces a soft, luminous hue reminiscent of jade, a material revered in Chinese culture for its purity and imperial associations. The apple-green glaze techni...

About the Artist

Chinese

The artist known simply as "Chinese" in museum records represents the vast tradition of anonymous or unattributed masters in Chinese art history, with 99 works preserved in our collection. These pieces exemplify the enduring legacy of guó huà, or traditional Chinese painting, one of the world's oldest continuous artistic practices. Early life is not well documented, as is common for many practitio...

Vase

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