Cizhou Vase
CultureChinese
DateJin dynasty (1115-1234)
MediumGrey stoneware covered with white slip and transparent glaze
DimensionsOverall: 8 1/8 × 7 7/8 inches (20.64 × 20 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-136/8
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DescriptionGray stoneware covered with white slip and transparent glaze. Painted and incised decoration in underglaze black pigment of two large peony sprays. Vase with globular body, small neck and flattened everted mouth rim; wide, recessed flat base. Three spur marks. Glaze is crackled from inundation, base is partially glazed.
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