Bowl
1200-1279 (made)
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Ding ware was a highly sought-after style of porcelain made in the Ding kilns of the Hebei province, reaching its height of production during the Northern Song (960-1127) and Jin (1115-1234) dynasties. Ding wares were amongst the earliest true porcelains made in China, and were known for their bright white bodies, their impermeability, and their fine texture. The popularity of Ding ware meant that many kilns across China attempted to imitate it, however, this was a difficult task.
This bowl displays many characteristics of Ding ware; a white glaze, gently sloping walls and delicate incised lotus design. Despite these, the warm ivory hue of Ding ware was sufficiently difficult to achieve in other kilns that this Qingbai ware bowl, made in southern China, is obviously an imitation.
This bowl displays many characteristics of Ding ware; a white glaze, gently sloping walls and delicate incised lotus design. Despite these, the warm ivory hue of Ding ware was sufficiently difficult to achieve in other kilns that this Qingbai ware bowl, made in southern China, is obviously an imitation.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Porcelain, incised and glazed |
Brief description | Bowl, incised and glazed porcelain, qingbai in imitation of Ding ware, China, Southern Song dynasty, 1200-1279 |
Physical description | Qingbai bowl in imitation of Ding ware. Incised lotus scroll pattern. |
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Credit line | Eumorfopoulos Collection |
Summary | Ding ware was a highly sought-after style of porcelain made in the Ding kilns of the Hebei province, reaching its height of production during the Northern Song (960-1127) and Jin (1115-1234) dynasties. Ding wares were amongst the earliest true porcelains made in China, and were known for their bright white bodies, their impermeability, and their fine texture. The popularity of Ding ware meant that many kilns across China attempted to imitate it, however, this was a difficult task. This bowl displays many characteristics of Ding ware; a white glaze, gently sloping walls and delicate incised lotus design. Despite these, the warm ivory hue of Ding ware was sufficiently difficult to achieve in other kilns that this Qingbai ware bowl, made in southern China, is obviously an imitation. |
Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose. Song Dynasty Ceramics. London: V&A Publications, 2004. p. 51, nos. 46 and 46a. |
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Accession number | C.109-1939 |
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Record created | February 25, 2005 |
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