Bowl
11th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This bowl and stand are examples of Ding ware, made in the Hebei province of China during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Ding wares were of the earliest true porcelains made in China, and the world. The term porcelain is applied to ceramics made from a mixture containing a clay called kaolin and a white stone called petuntse, which was fired at high temperatures. Porcelains differ from other ceramics in their impermeability, whiteness after firing and fine texture.
While most Ding wares are characterised by their ivory-white tone, a few examples have black, brown and green glazes. The aubergine-brown colour of this bowl and its stand is known as ‘purple Ding’, and a rare find. Despite having such a different appearance in colour, they are still characteristic of Ding ware in their bright white bodies and burnished glaze.
While most Ding wares are characterised by their ivory-white tone, a few examples have black, brown and green glazes. The aubergine-brown colour of this bowl and its stand is known as ‘purple Ding’, and a rare find. Despite having such a different appearance in colour, they are still characteristic of Ding ware in their bright white bodies and burnished glaze.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, brown-glazed |
| Brief description | Cup and cupstand, brown-glazed stoneware, Ding ware, China, Northern Song dynasty, 11th century |
| Physical description | Ding ware bowl and stand with brown glaze |
| Styles | |
| Gallery label | Tea bowl and bowl stand
Northern Song dynasty
1000-1100
Ding kilns, north China
Stoneware with brown glaze
Museum no. C.603-1918
Aubrey Le Blond Gift(2007) |
| Credit line | Given by Mr Aubrey Le Blond |
| Production | found in Korea |
| Summary | This bowl and stand are examples of Ding ware, made in the Hebei province of China during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127). Ding wares were of the earliest true porcelains made in China, and the world. The term porcelain is applied to ceramics made from a mixture containing a clay called kaolin and a white stone called petuntse, which was fired at high temperatures. Porcelains differ from other ceramics in their impermeability, whiteness after firing and fine texture. While most Ding wares are characterised by their ivory-white tone, a few examples have black, brown and green glazes. The aubergine-brown colour of this bowl and its stand is known as ‘purple Ding’, and a rare find. Despite having such a different appearance in colour, they are still characteristic of Ding ware in their bright white bodies and burnished glaze. |
| Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose. Song Dynasty Ceramics. London: V&A Publications, 2004. p. 47, no. 40. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.603&A-1918 |
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| Record created | February 24, 2005 |
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