Longquan Celadon "Meiren Jian" Meiping Vase
The Poetry of the "Beauty's Shoulder"
Known among connoisseurs as the "Meiren Jian" (Beauty's Shoulder), this rare variation of the classic Meiping form is a masterclass in fluid, unbroken geometry. Defined by its high, gracefully rounded shoulders that taper seamlessly into an elegantly elongated, slender lower body, the silhouette offers a sophisticated feminine spatial tension. Standing at 33 centimeters, this vessel serves as an exquisite standalone sculptural piece or a highly capable vessel for minimalist, single-stem floral arrangements that honor the minimalist ethos of the Song Dynasty.
Mastery of the Monochromatic Glaze
Sourced from the historic kilns of Longquan, this piece focuses entirely on the perfection of form and the unctuous, jade-like quality of the glaze. It is offered in two curated museum-grade palettes: Deep Celadon, a rich, intensely saturated verdant hue achieved through multi-layered reduction firing; and Sky Cyan Celadon, a luminous, ethereal pale bluish-green that captures the clarity of the sky after a rainstorm. The impeccable, smooth finish demonstrates an absolute rejection of mechanized perfection, favoring instead a deep, tactile warmth that only handcrafted porcelain can possess.
- Architectural Silhouette: The slender Meiren Jian Meiping profile, offering an elegant verticality for curated shelving, display cabinets, or modern consoles.
- Heritage Glazes: Available in the intensely saturated Deep Celadon or the ethereal Sky Cyan Celadon monochromatic finishes.
- Physical Dimensions: Height: 33 cm (13.0") | Maximum Width: 14 cm (5.5") | Base Diameter: 10 cm (3.9").
- The Collector's Ensemble: Each vessel arrives in a bespoke fabric-lined presentation box, accompanied by a custom-fitted display plinth and an artisan certificate.