Accession Number
PG2020.2.17

Title
Saucer

Artist(s)

Object Creation Date
Ming dynasty (15th century)

Medium & Support
stoneware with glaze and metal

Dimensions
1 5/16 in. (3.33 cm)

Credit Line
Promised gift of William C. Weese, M.D., LSA ‘65

Subject matter
Jun ware was prized for its light purplish-blue glaze with purple or red splashes caused by transmutation during firing. The vivid colors of the splashes are caused by oxidized copper impurities in the glaze.

Physical Description
A purple and light blue spotted saucer with a gold metal rim.

Primary Object Classification
Ceramic

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
Jun (Chinese ceramics style)
ceramic (material)
gold (color)
light blue
purple (color)
saucers (plates)