Ewer, Huangdao ware

Maker Unidentified artist

Date9th century

MediumGlazed stoneware

Dimensions5 1/2 × 5 1/4 inches (14 × 13.3 cm)

CultureChina

PeriodTang dynasty (618–907)

ClassificationsCeramics

Credit LineGift of Harry Lynch III

Terms

Ceramics
Chinese
Glazed stoneware

Object number87.081.007

Label CopyWares with deep, lustrous dark brown glazes that appear black were made by the Duandian and Huangdao kilns and adorned with abstract splashes of ash-glaze to create a dramatic effect of bluish-white suffusions floating on a dark background.

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