Image of Gallery in South Kensington
On display at Young V&A
Play Gallery, Mini Museum, case 13

Cup

8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Cup of earthenware, with out-turned rim; covered with speckled dark cobalt blue lead glaze, which stops short of the foot-ring.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, glazed
Brief description
Cup, earthenware with speckled dark cobalt blue lead glaze, made in China, Tang dynasty, 8th century
Physical description
Cup of earthenware, with out-turned rim; covered with speckled dark cobalt blue lead glaze, which stops short of the foot-ring.
Dimensions
  • Height: 5.1cm
  • Diameter: 7.6cm
  • Height: 49mm
  • Diameter: 77mm
Styles
Production
Label
Collection
Accession number
C.1007-1922

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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