Ewer and Cover, 13th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Qingbai ware Porcelain with molded and applique décor under a light blue glazeexpand_more
Gift of the Asian Art Councilexpand_more 2000.83.2a,b
On View in Gallery 204expand_more
This small, hemispherical-shaped ewer would have likely been used for tea. Its lid is mold-made with a chrysanthemum motif. The vessel body is segmented and decorated with a floral scroll executed in thread-like relief decoration. This type of decoration first appeared in Southern Song (1127-1279) Qingbai and continued into the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368). Small and delicate, this type of porcelain tableware was appreciated by China's middle and upper classes throughout the Song and Yuan dynasties, and this form of vessel may have been equally appreciated abroad as well, perhaps in Southeast Asia or the Middle East.
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- Ewer and Cover
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- Artist
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- 2000.83.2a,b
- Curator Approved
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