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Vase with design of dragon amid clouds
Vase with design of dragon amid clouds

Vase with design of dragon amid clouds

Place of OriginJingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China; Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province
Date1662-1722
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Kangxi emperor (1662-1722)
MaterialsPorcelain with incised decoration under glaze
DimensionsH. 20 1/2 in x Diam. 10 1/8 in, H. 52.1 cm x Diam. 25.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB65P9
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
Location
  • Gallery Location   Loggia 3
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Single-Color Glazes

Single-color glazing is among the most intriguing techniques seen in Chinese ceramics, with each color formula having a rich cultural history and a name with complex associations. Produced in Jingdezhen, a city in southeastern China, single-color glazes dominated ceramic decoration during the Ming (1368–1644) and Qing (1644–1911) dynasties as part of the revival of ancient ceramics. Many colors of the Tang dynasty (618–907)—including white, black, yellow, and blue— continued to be used throughout the Ming, and new colors developed by Qing potters include pink, coral red, various shades of green, and “black bronze” or “mirror black.”