Ewer with cover, Le or Tran dynasty, 13th-14th century
Unknown artist, Vietnamexpand_more
Stoneware with carved decor under a celadon glazeexpand_more
Gift of funds from C. Curtis Dunnavanexpand_more 2001.4.67a,b
On View in Gallery 213expand_more
Northern Vietnamese ceramic production flourished under the Le (1009–1225) and Tran (1225–1400) dynasties. While dialogue with Chinese forms and glazes is apparent, Vietnamese potters tended toward experimentation, producing unique vessels that were highly valued at home and exported abroad. One innovation was the production of rims with wavy edges, evoking the soft petals of the lotus flower. Another, as seen on this ewer, was a spout molded to mimic the head of a makara, a mythical aquatic beast. The wide body of the vessel provides an ample canvas for loose and spontaneous underglaze painting, with brushstrokes appearing like calligraphic floral sprays. “Celadon,” or greenware, results from the application of a transparent, glassy-green glaze. Here, the glaze pools into the engraved decoration to jewel-like effect.
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- Ewer with cover
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- 2001.4.67a,b
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