Ewer
700-750 (made)
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This ewer is made of low-fired earthenware. It has a cloud-shaped moulded decoration, and a handle and spout in the shape of a dragon. The surface is covered with a coloured lead glaze, also known as sancai or 'three colours'. Due to its soft and semi-porous body, this kind of vessel would not have been used for eating but was specifically made for burials; similar examples have been found in the graves of high status people all over China.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, with coloured lead glazes |
| Brief description | Ewer, glazed earthenware, China, Tang dynasty, 700-750 AD |
| Physical description | Earthenware ewer with cloud-shaped moulded decoration, handle and spout in the shape of a dragon decorated with coloured lead glazes. |
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| Gallery label | Ewer with dragon handle
Tang dynasty
700-750
Earthenware with three-coloured (sancai) glaze
Museum no. Circ.57-1935(2007) |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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| Summary | This ewer is made of low-fired earthenware. It has a cloud-shaped moulded decoration, and a handle and spout in the shape of a dragon. The surface is covered with a coloured lead glaze, also known as sancai or 'three colours'. Due to its soft and semi-porous body, this kind of vessel would not have been used for eating but was specifically made for burials; similar examples have been found in the graves of high status people all over China. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.57-1935 |
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| Record created | December 15, 1999 |
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