Bottle with characters
Utilitarian ceramics from northern China are famous for their rustic appearances and spontaneous decorations. This sturdy bottle, made to store wine, features four cursive characters: wind (feng), flower (hua), snow (xue), and moon (yue). The natural motifs are associated with elegance and romance, evoking an environment perfect for drinking wine.
Artwork Details
- 元 磁州窯“風花雪月”銘白地黑花瓶
- Title: Bottle with characters
- Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
- Date: 13th century
- Culture: China
- Medium: Glazed stoneware (Cizhou ware)
- Dimensions: H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
- Classification: Ceramics
- Credit Line: Gift of Paul E. Manheim, 1966
- Object Number: 66.182.2
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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