Vase: Qingbai Shufu-type ware (pair with 1975.1.1669) 14th century

This pair of 14th-century Chinese Qingbai vases are a beautiful example of the delicate beauty of this type of porcelain. They feature a distinctive, thin, bluish-white glaze and are decorated with a ring-shaped handle and elaborate, stylized designs on the shoulders. Qingbai ware was highly prized for its elegant simplicity and was popular throughout the Yuan dynasty. The vases are a testament to the skill and artistry of Chinese potters of this period and are now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection.