Cleveland Museum of Art

Stem Cup

Date

1426–35

Medium

porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze red enamel decoration

Culture

China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande mark and period (1426–35)

Department

Chinese Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

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.

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