Ewer
Chinese
Description
Subject Matter:
A straw-colored glazed ewer of the Tang dynasty (618-906.)
Straw-colored glazed wares were made in Henan and Shanxi during the Tang dynasty. This ewer is a typical form from these kilns during this time period. The glaze applied to the body usually stop short of the base.
Physical Description:
A tall ovoid stoneware ewer with a wide foot and straight neck, an articulated rim, a short straight ribbed spout placed high upon the shoulder, and a coiled handle extending from the mouth to the shoulder. It is covered in a straw-colored glaze stopping high above the foot.
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