Ewer
9th century (made)
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This white-glazed ewer was made in north China, where the kilns specialized in high-fired white wares. Using kaolin-rich clays the potters were able to produce vessels for the home that blended in harmoniously with the more expensive silver objects.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, glazed |
| Brief description | Cer, China, TANG, white ware; Early China |
| Physical description | Small white ewer with lion handle. Perhaps Xing ware |
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| Summary | This white-glazed ewer was made in north China, where the kilns specialized in high-fired white wares. Using kaolin-rich clays the potters were able to produce vessels for the home that blended in harmoniously with the more expensive silver objects. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.108-1938 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2007 |
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