Vase
1115-1234 (made)
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| Place of origin |
Kilns in northern China have a long tradition of producing blackwares with iron-rich glazes and distinct surface effects. In this example dated to the Jin dynasty (1115-1234) the black iron-rich glaze is painted with a glaze containing a slightly different iron oxide content. After firing, the design acquired a silvery colour, making a pleasant contrast with the black ground.
This vase was donated in 1934 by Bluett & Sons, one of the most established commercial firms dealing in Chinese antiquities in Londo.
This vase was donated in 1934 by Bluett & Sons, one of the most established commercial firms dealing in Chinese antiquities in Londo.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Stoneware, glazed and painted |
| Brief description | Bottle, stoneware with black glaze and painted design, Henan province, China, Jin dynasty (1115-1234) |
| Physical description | Vase with globular body and small neck decorated wih silvery floral pattern on a black ground |
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| Style | |
| Gallery label | Black jar with silvery design
Northern China, Jin dynasty, 1115-1234, painted over the glaze
Museum no. Circ.30-1934. Given by Bluett and Sons(2009) |
| Credit line | Gift of Bluett & Sons |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | Kilns in northern China have a long tradition of producing blackwares with iron-rich glazes and distinct surface effects. In this example dated to the Jin dynasty (1115-1234) the black iron-rich glaze is painted with a glaze containing a slightly different iron oxide content. After firing, the design acquired a silvery colour, making a pleasant contrast with the black ground. This vase was donated in 1934 by Bluett & Sons, one of the most established commercial firms dealing in Chinese antiquities in Londo. |
| Bibliographic reference | Kerr, Rose. Song Dynasty Ceramics. London: V&A Publications, 2004. pp. 23 and 82, no. 15. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | CIRC.30-1934 |
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| Record created | March 19, 2007 |
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