Sherd
10th century (made)
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Sherd, part of the base of a small dish, with flat base and low spreading foot. Stoneware with celadon glaze. On the base the remains of a gritty, white firing ring. Inside is an incised design of two confronted butterflies.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware with celadon glaze |
| Brief description | Yue ware. Sherd, stoneware with celadon glaze; China, Tang dynasty, 10th century |
| Physical description | Sherd, part of the base of a small dish, with flat base and low spreading foot. Stoneware with celadon glaze. On the base the remains of a gritty, white firing ring. Inside is an incised design of two confronted butterflies. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'yong' incised mark on the base
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| Credit line | Given by Mrs B. Z. Seligman |
| Production | Register |
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| Accession number | C.12B-1962 |
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| Record created | January 29, 2010 |
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