Jar
Place of OriginZhejiang province, China
DynastyWestern Jin dynasty (265-317)
MaterialsPale-gray porcelaneous ware with sculpted handles, mold-stamped decoration, and celadon glaze
DimensionsH. 8 1/4 in x Diam. 10 in, H. 21.0 cm x Diam. 25.4 cm
Credit LineGift of the Christensen Fund
Object numberBL77P3
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewBeginning in the third century this type of jar with shallow-relief animal masks set off by mold-stamped geometric patterned friezes on the shoulders was produced by Zhejiang kilns, and disappeared around the early fourth century. Similar pieces have been mainly reported from Zhejiang and Jiangsu (CGK Zenshu 1981 vol. 4: pls. 32, 35, 48; WW 1983.8: 110). Such jars have earned a reputation as "gems of the yue kilns" because of their glamorous shape decorated with hand-sculpted and mold-stamped ornaments and their serene glaze, which evenly coats the refined body.
1800-1868
approx. 1200-1500