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Exhibition Guide

Jar Decorated with Resist Motif

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Art Object Info

A resist technique, thought to have been inspired by Western resist-dyed textiles, used wax or powdered clay to separate glaze colors. Creating a design on the rounded surface of a jar using characteristically runny lead glazes was a notable achievement.

 

Medium:
Earthenware with green, amber, and transparent lead glazes over white slip
Size:
H: 7.5'
W: 8.6'
Date:
Early 8th Century
Julius Levy Memorial Fund BMA 1939.242

Art Object Info

A resist technique, thought to have been inspired by Western resist-dyed textiles, used wax or powdered clay to separate glaze colors. Creating a design on the rounded surface of a jar using characteristically runny lead glazes was a notable achievement.

 

Medium:
Earthenware with green, amber, and transparent lead glazes over white slip
Size:
W: 8.6'
H: 7.5'
Date:
Early 8th Century
Julius Levy Memorial Fund BMA 1939.242