Vase with Tiger-Skin Glaze
Artist
Shiwan Ware
(Chinese)
Place of ManufactureAsia
MediumMaterial: stoneware;overglaze enamels, tiger-skin, green, beige, brown
Medium Remarks: also known as feather glaze
DimensionsOverall: 16.2 x 8.6 cm
ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART
Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham
Object number2007.007.007
DescriptionLeopard skin glaze vase is narrow with rounded shoulders and sides that taper slightly to a brown base resembling a wooden stand with a scalloped edge and three feet. There are two simulated loop details with rings at the shoulders and a narrow neck with a flared rim.Colour: beige; green; brown
Status
Not on viewShiwan Ware
Shiwan Ware
c.550 - c.650
Shiwan Ware
Shiwan Ware
c.2000 BCE