Earthenware with green, amber, and transparent lead glazes over white slip
Size:
Width: 8 5/8"
Height: 7 1/2"
Date:
Early 8th Century
Lead-glazed earthenwares were generally made to furnish a tomb. The Chinese philosopher Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE) promoted the use of substitute mingqi (luminous objects) for burial.
Julius Levy Memorial Fund BMA 1939.242
Jar Decorated with Resist Motif
Ming Dynasty (1368–1644)
Date:
Early 8th Century
Medium:
Earthenware with green, amber, and transparent lead glazes over white slip
Size:
Width: 8 5/8"
Height: 7 1/2"
Lead-glazed earthenwares were generally made to furnish a tomb. The Chinese philosopher Confucius (c. 551–479 BCE) promoted the use of substitute mingqi (luminous objects) for burial.
