Minneapolis Institute of Art

Dish

China

Date

10th century

Medium

Porcelaneous stoneware with moulded decor under clear glaze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

The Five Dynasties (907-960) and Song dynasty (960-1279) period saw a tremendous increase in the production of fine white porcelaneous wares. During the preceding Tang dynasty (618-907), kilns located at Qicun in Linchang district of Hebei province developed the refined Xing works that are considered the forerunners of the classic white Ding wares of the Song dynasty. This delicate, thinly potted dish bears a precisely molded floral design that is probably based on the decoration found on contemporary silver utensils. It is a well-preserved example of early Song white ware. China, Asia

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