Jar
12th-13th century (made)
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| Place of origin |
This 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. A systematic classification of the different wares was already well established in the 1400s, whereby ceramics were named after the town in which the kilns operated. The best known wares are Ru, Ding, Jun, Yaozhou, Cizhou, Yue, Guan, Longquan and Qingbai. This piece is a Jun ware.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, glazed |
| Brief description | 2 small lugs; Cer, China, SONG, JUN ware |
| Physical description | Jun jar with two small lug handles, purple splashes |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Summary | This 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. A systematic classification of the different wares was already well established in the 1400s, whereby ceramics were named after the town in which the kilns operated. The best known wares are Ru, Ding, Jun, Yaozhou, Cizhou, Yue, Guan, Longquan and Qingbai. This piece is a Jun ware. |
| Bibliographic reference | Catalogue of the International Exhibition of Chinese Art, 1935-6, London : Royal Academy of Arts, 1935
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.20&A-1935 |
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| Record created | August 19, 2005 |
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