Glazed stoneware jar with carved lotus-petal collar and inlaid vegetal decoration

Wide-Mouthed Jar with Foliate Motifs

Vietnam

Ly - Tran dynasty, 12th-14th century

  • Titles Wide-Mouthed Jar with Foliate Motifs (Descriptive)
  • Medium glazed stoneware
  • Dimensions 8 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. Diam. (22.2 x 21 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Stephens, 1977.238
  • Work Type jar
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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This jar was made in two halves, as evidenced from the groove in the center where the two pieces were joined. The jar was then decorated with a freely drawn dragon then fired. The numerous imperfections in the clay body are typical of 17th century pieces and in the Korean mind give character to each jar. Likewise, the brown painting displays subtle gradations and variations in texture that enliven the picture of the dragon.
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