Spittoon
10th century (made)
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A spittoon is a receptacle for spitting into. Spittoons have been used for centuries in many parts of the world, and their exact shape and function vary according to local habits. They may be used for spitting out the dregs of a drink such as tea.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Buff stoneware with olive green glaze |
| Brief description | Spittoon, buff stoneware with olive green glaze, China, Tang dynasty, 10th century |
| Physical description | Buff stoneware spittoon with olive green glaze, small depressed globular body with wide spreading bowl above, and shallow spreading footring. The base is glazed, showing five spur marks. |
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| Object history | C.30 to 36-1952 are types repeatedly excavated at Changsha (Hunan province) and manufactured at Yo-chou. Similar pieces were displayed and discussed at a lecture given to the Oriental Ceramics Society in Feb 1952 by Dr. Isaac Newton entitled "1,000 years of potting in Hunan province". |
| Summary | A spittoon is a receptacle for spitting into. Spittoons have been used for centuries in many parts of the world, and their exact shape and function vary according to local habits. They may be used for spitting out the dregs of a drink such as tea. |
| Bibliographic reference | Ayers, John, Far Eastern Ceramics in the Victoria and Albert Museum. London: Sotheby Parke Bernet, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1980.
Monochrome plate no. 62 |
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| Accession number | C.31-1952 |
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| Record created | January 5, 2009 |
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