Base for Cizhou Vase
CultureChinese
DateSong dynasty (960-1279)
MediumPottery
DimensionsOverall: 6 1/8 × 9 3/8 inches (15.56 × 23.81 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-136/18
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DescriptionBase for a vase in the shape of an inverted flower pot. Clay covered with white slip, painted over in brown. Brown cut away in elaborate design of lilies, tendrils, pheasant, dragon flies, and lotus. Covered with clear glaze.
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