Yue ware basin
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Period
265-317 -
Geography
Zhejiang Province, China -
Material
Stoneware with green glaze -
Dimension
H x W: 8.6 x 35.6 cm (3 3/8 x 14 in) -
Accession Number
F1952.26 -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1952.26
Object Details
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Description
Proto-Yue ware.Clay: not visible, but probably fine gray stoneware.Glaze: thin, transparent, matt, with slight greenish tinge; all over.Decoration: stamped and incised in clay; four animal masks with rings applied in relief outside. Rim repaired. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Shades of Green and Blue: Chinese Celadon Ceramics (July 15, 1997 to September 7, 2004)Chinese Ceramics (March 15, 1982 to July 10, 1986)Chinese Art (March 9, 1981 to March 12, 1982)Chinese Ceramics (May 9, 1980 to March 6, 1981)Chinese Ceramics (April 11, 1978 to September 4, 1980)Chinese Calligraphy and Ceramics (April 18, 1977 to April 8, 1978)Chinese Art (January 1, 1963 to March 6, 1981)Untitled Exhibition, Chinese Ceramics (March 7, 1957 to January 1, 1963)Centennial Exhibition, Gallery 13 (November 10, 1955 to March 1, 1957) -
Origin
Zhejiang Province, China -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Vessel -
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