Jul 7, 2016
Jul 7, 2016

Jar with Handles and Vertical Ribs

Jar with Handles and Vertical Ribs

1271–1368

Glazed stoneware, Cizhou ware

Overall: 24 x 24.5 cm (9 7/16 x 9 5/8 in.)

Gift of Donna and James Reid 2017.18

Location

Did you know?

Each handle is molded with the character zhang 張.

Description

Cizhou ware of the Yuan period with surviving handles is extremely rare and important. This ribbed jar has the characteristic dark brown or black glaze.

See also
Department: 
Chinese Art
Type of artwork: 
Ceramic

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