Covered jar

8th century

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 207

Derived from the manipulation of copper oxides during firing, black and dark brown glazes first developed in north China, in the latter part of the Tang dynasty. Wares with such glazes served as household goods and became widespread during tenth, eleventh, and twelfth centuries.

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唐魯山窯黑釉潑彩蓋罐
Title: Covered jar
Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
Date: 8th century
Culture: China
Medium: Earthenware with dappled black glaze
Dimensions: H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of Charlotte C. Weber, 2000
Object Number: 2000.662.11a, b
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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