Tang Dynasty White Glazed Jar and Cover

A Chinese Gongxian white glazed jar and cover Tang Dynasty (AD…
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A Chinese Gongxian white glazed jar and cover Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907) of ovoid form, the jar covered inside and out with an ivory-toned clear glaze which stops at the foot. The domed cover is surmounted by a plain knob and similarly glazed. Japanese wood box., 20 cm. High. Provenance: Fujiawara Shukodo, Osaka, Japan. Acquired in Japan prior to 1997. Christie's New York, 17/3/2017, lot 1135.

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  • Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.

  • Oviform /ovoid - The outline loosely resembling the shape of an egg.

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