Accession Number
1972/2.62

Title
Jar

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
18th century

Medium & Support
stoneware with glaze

Dimensions
5 1/4 in x 5 1/8 in x 5 1/8 in (13.3 cm x 13 cm x 13 cm)

Credit Line
Transfer from the College of Architecture and Design

Subject matter
This is an imitation jun ware yixing (宜兴) jar of the Qing dynasty (1644-1911).

The yixing kilns in Jiangsu province are probably best known for their unglazed zisha or purple clay teapots. During the Ming and Qing dynasty, yixing potters started to expand their repertoire of forms and to glaze their wares in imitation of Jun ware.  

Jun ware was produced from the Jurchin Jin through the Yuan dynasties and was prized for its light mottled blue glazes with copper red-purple splashes. 

A near identical jar is in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum (object number
CIRC.371-1929).

Physical Description
This is a small, globular stoneware jar with a slightly tapered base and a narrow, tapering, short neck. A raised, wavy line decoration encircles the shoulder. The jar is covered in a pale, mottled, blue-green glaze. 

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Primary Object Type
jar

Collection Area
Asian

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