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Ewer with short spout
Ewer with short spout

Ewer with short spout

Place of Originprobably Henan province, China
DynastyTang dynasty (618-907)
MaterialsPorcelaneous ware with impressed lattice design and ocher glaze over white slip
DimensionsH. 5 7/8 in x W. 4 3/8 in x D. 4 5/8 in, H. 14.9 cm x W. 11.1 cm x D. 11.8 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P210
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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Apart from the yellowish glaze with lead-colorant used in the north, the celadon glaze with iron-colorant that began in the south succeeded in becoming the dominant product until the sixth century in most kilns. Yellowish glazed ewers in this conventional shape were reportedly produced in Shaanxi (Shaanxi Inst. Arch. 1965: pl. 8) and Henan (WW 1964.3: 50) during the Tang period. Along with a few similar ewers (Li 1989: pls. 59, 62; ZGMS Quanji 1988 vol. II: pl. 28), they were most likely a specialty item from the Henan shop.