唐 白釉陶綠彩罐|Jar
Unknown Artist
first half of 8th century
Medium
Earthenware with dappled yellow and green glaze
Dimensions
H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Tang dynasty (618–907)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1994
Accession Number
1994.605.48
Art Historical Context
This exquisite jar, crafted in the first half of the8th century during China's Tang dynasty (618–), exemplifies the era's masterful ceramic artistry. From the vibrant workshops of Tang China—a golden age of cultural exchange along the Silk Road—this earthenware vessel features a white glaze adorned with dappled yellow green splashes. Standing just 6 3/8 inches tall and 6 7/8 inches in diameter, its compact form was ideal for storing cosmetics, spices, or oils, reflecting the dynasty's prosperous, cosmopolitan lifestyle. The dappled glaze technique, achieved by layering and firing lead-based c...