Minneapolis Institute of Art

Dish

China

Date

13th century

Medium

Cizhou ware Stoneware with painted polychrome enamel design over a white slip and clear glaze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

One of the most important technical innovations of the Cizhou kilns was overglaze painted polychrome decor. Enamel overglaze painting, one of the most celebrated traditions of Ming (1368-1644) and Qing (1664-1911) porcelain production, can be traced to Cizhou kilns of the late Song and Jin (1115-1234) periods. Designs in red, yellow, and green enamel are painted in glazed and pre-fired plain white pieces. They are then fired at a lower temperature. The majority of these early polychrome vessels were small, shallow bowls and dishes like this example. China, Asia

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