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Saucer

Artwork Details

Saucer
Ming dynasty (15th century)
stoneware with glaze and metal
1 5/16 in. (3.33 cm)
Promised gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA ‘65
PG2020.2.17

Description

Subject Matter:

Jun ware was prized for its light purplish-blue glaze with purple or red splashes caused by transmutation during firing. The vivid colors of the splashes are caused by oxidized copper impurities in the glaze.

Physical Description:

A purple and light blue spotted saucer with a gold metal rim.

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