Xing-type ware storage jar with four lugs / Artist Unknown, China

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Accession Number
1964/2.2
Title
Xing-type ware storage jar with four lugs
Object Creation Date
9th century - 10th century
Object Creation Place
Asia (continent)
China (nation)
Hebei (province)
or Henan (province)
Creation Place 1
Asia (continent)
Creation Place 2
China (nation)
Creation Place 3
Hebei (province)
Creation Place 4
or Henan (province)
Dimensions
25.4 cm x 22.86 cm x 22.86 cm (10 in. x 9 in. x 9 in.)
Primary Object Classification
Ceramic
Primary Object Type
jar
Physical Description
Globular-shaped footed stoneware vessel with four looped handles at lip and white glaze
Subject Matter
Chinese potters perfected white glazes by the seventh century. Sturdy, white-bodied stonewares with white glaze such as this impressive jar are known as Xing ware (Xingyao); the best of these were made at the Qicun kiln in Shaanxi province, near the Tang capital city of Changan (modern Xi'an), and sent to the royal court as tribute.
The most treasured of the Chinese ceramics were the white wares, like this storage jar, from the kilns in Henan province. While the best of these were given to the imperial court as tribute ware, others found their way abroad, where they inspired local potters to attempt white wares.
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ceramics
jar
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"Xing-type ware storage jar with four lugs; Artist Unknown, China." In the digital collection University of Michigan Museum of Art. https://quod.lib.umich.edu/m/musart/x-1964-sl-2.2/1964_2.2.jpg. University of Michigan Library Digital Collections. Accessed March 29, 2024.
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