Vase, 960-1127
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Stoneware, glazeexpand_more
Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more 76.72.104
Not on Viewexpand_more
During the Northern Song, a thriving urban class grew, and the desire for porcelain filtered down from the upper strata. Economic restrictions prevented those of a lower rank from attaining true porcelain, and as a result, stoneware objects meant to imitate porcelain, such as this vase were produced in order to satisfy this desire. One can see from the crumbled glaze that this vase does not possess the vitrified qualities of porcelain.
Details
- Title
- Vase
- Role
- Artist
- Dimension
- 7 7/8in. (20cm)
- Accession Number
- 76.72.104
- Curator Approved
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