Vase
Vase
1115-1234 (made)
1115-1234 (made)
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| Place of origin |
This vase is an example of Cizhou ware, a type of ceramic made in the northern part of China during the Jin dynasty (1115-1234). The term Cizhou encapsulates a range of wares made in several regions of northern China, often consisting of a course stoneware body covered with a white slip (a thin layer of wet clay), and then decorated with a bold design in a contrasting colour.
Cizhou wares were utilitarian at their time of production and were made in relatively large numbers. This vase is made in a shape known as meiping (prunus vase), although it was most likely used to store alcohol.
Cizhou wares were utilitarian at their time of production and were made in relatively large numbers. This vase is made in a shape known as meiping (prunus vase), although it was most likely used to store alcohol.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Vase |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, painted and glazed |
| Brief description | Vase, painted and glazed stoneware, Cizhou ware, China, Jin dynasty, 1115-1234 |
| Physical description | Cizhou ware vase with painted design |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | bottle (meiping)
Northern China, Cizhou kilns, Jin dynasty, 1115-1234. Painted with brown slip over white slip
Museum no. C.68-1935(2009) |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Object history | Eumorfopoulos collection. |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Summary | This vase is an example of Cizhou ware, a type of ceramic made in the northern part of China during the Jin dynasty (1115-1234). The term Cizhou encapsulates a range of wares made in several regions of northern China, often consisting of a course stoneware body covered with a white slip (a thin layer of wet clay), and then decorated with a bold design in a contrasting colour. Cizhou wares were utilitarian at their time of production and were made in relatively large numbers. This vase is made in a shape known as meiping (prunus vase), although it was most likely used to store alcohol. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.68-1935 |
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| Record created | June 10, 2005 |
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