Pot

Art Historical Context

This delicate pottery pot, crafted in China around 1650 during the early Qing dynasty, exemplifies the refined ceramic traditions of imperial China. Measuring just 2¾ inches in diameter, its petite scale suggests it may have served intimate purposes, such as holding cosmetics, spices, or teas—common in elite households of the era. Acquired through the Fletcher Fund in 5, it now graces the Metropolitan Museum of Art Asian Art department, offering a tangible link to a transformative period when the Qing Manchu rulers revitalized Ming-era artistic legacies. Chinese pottery from this time built o...