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Potter Seated with Double Gourd Vase
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Made in South China, this figurine of a potter holding a double-gourd vase was probably once used as a toy. The coarse white porcelain form is covered with thin light greenish-blue, <em>qingbai</em>, glaze. The potter's cap and the coils on his shoulders are painted with blackish-brown ferruginous slip. The glaze stops short of the slightly recessed base, which is burnt a very light pinkish-buff color.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) – Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1300s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) - Ming dynasty (1368-1644) |
| Medium | Porcelain with underglaze decoration, qingbai ("blue-white") ware |
| Dimensions | Overall: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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