Lidded Jar
1115-1234 (made)
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This lidded jar was made some time between 960 and 1279, the classical period in the history of Chinese ceramics. Kilns appeared in all parts of China, each kiln with its own specialized products. Centuries later they were much sought after by collectors.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, glazed |
| Brief description | Lidded jar, black-glazed stonewares with rust-brown designs, China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) |
| Physical description | Black jar with rust-brown splashes. |
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| Gallery label | Lidded jar
Jin dynasty (1115-1234)
North China
Stoneware with black glaze and rust-brown splashes
Museum no.Circ.985-1926(2007) |
| Summary | This lidded jar was made some time between 960 and 1279, the classical period in the history of Chinese ceramics. Kilns appeared in all parts of China, each kiln with its own specialized products. Centuries later they were much sought after by collectors. |
| Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose. Song Dynasty Ceramics. London:V&A Publications, 2004. p. 83, no. 83. |
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| Accession number | CIRC.985-1926 |
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| Record created | September 6, 2007 |
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