Anonymous
China, Ming Dynasty
Meiping Vase
16th Century
Porcelain
Gift of Mrs. Marshall A. Stevens
1981.7
The brilliant colors of this vase, especially the cobalt blue, are characteristic of Ming ceramics. Recalling clouds or linghin mushrooms, ruyi (literally meaning “as you wish”) heads adorn the the vase’s neck, symbols of power and good fortune.
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