Description:

East Asia, China, Northern Song to Yuan Dynasty, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A fine Cizhou stoneware pottery jar showcasing the incised or Sgraffito technique used to create the scrolling floral motifs. Cizhou ware, originating from the Song Dynasty (960-1279) in northern China, is renowned for its bold decorative styles and was widely popular among the common people. These pieces are known for their robust forms and the use of white slip with dark underglaze, often featuring freehand designs that highlight the skill of the artisans. The Sgraffito technique involves the use of two-slips, the white first and then the brown. After two separate applications of slip, the upper layer was meticulously incised and cut away to reveal the pristine white layer beneath. Size: 4" Diameter x 3.25" H (10.2 cm x 8.3 cm)

This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full report will accompany purchase.

Provenance: ex-Royal Athena Galleries, New York City, New York, USA, before 2000

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  • Condition: Tl hole in the base and second Tl hole on the upper rim interior. Minor surface pitting and firing imperfections, but otherwise intact and excellent.

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