Vase
1723-1735 (made)
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The kilns of Jingdezhen in southern China excelled in the production of a large range of coloured glazes during the 18th century. Some were revivals of ancient techniques, others were new combinations and variations in colour.
The distinct opaque olive-green colour with speckled effect of this bottle is known in China as chaye mo or 'tea dust'. It was produced from an iron rich glaze, fired at high temperature; the surface effects were made through controlled changes in the firing conditions.
Kilns in north China used to produce similar glazes during the Tang (618-907) and Northern Song dynasty (960-1115). The technique was revived in Jingdezhen under the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors.
The distinct opaque olive-green colour with speckled effect of this bottle is known in China as chaye mo or 'tea dust'. It was produced from an iron rich glaze, fired at high temperature; the surface effects were made through controlled changes in the firing conditions.
Kilns in north China used to produce similar glazes during the Tang (618-907) and Northern Song dynasty (960-1115). The technique was revived in Jingdezhen under the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Porcelain decorated with tea-dust glaze |
| Brief description | Bottle with 'tea-dust' glaze, Qing dynasty, Yongzheng mark and period (1723-35) |
| Physical description | Pear-shaped bottle with tall neck terminating in a floral bulb and two grips at the sides in the form of monster masks with fixed rings, decorated with 'tea-dust' glaze; Yongzheng mark in seal script on the base. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Yong zheng nian zhi' in seal script on the base
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| Gallery label | Glazed vase
China, Yongzheng reign and mark, 1723-35
With green 'tea-dust' glaze
Museum nos. C.132-1939(2009) |
| Summary | The kilns of Jingdezhen in southern China excelled in the production of a large range of coloured glazes during the 18th century. Some were revivals of ancient techniques, others were new combinations and variations in colour. The distinct opaque olive-green colour with speckled effect of this bottle is known in China as chaye mo or 'tea dust'. It was produced from an iron rich glaze, fired at high temperature; the surface effects were made through controlled changes in the firing conditions. Kilns in north China used to produce similar glazes during the Tang (618-907) and Northern Song dynasty (960-1115). The technique was revived in Jingdezhen under the Yongzheng and Qianlong emperors. |
| Bibliographic reference | Eumorfopolous Collection Catalogue V, E315 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.132-1939 |
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| Record created | August 22, 2008 |
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