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Bottle with characters

13th century
On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 220
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

Object Information
  • 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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