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This saucer and cup are among a group of wares that were accessed by Ms Regina Krahl. Her report states: []
These Hebei white wares [...] are of very high quality. They are characterized by thin potting, and diligent use
of the knife for subsequent trimming. Shapes are therefore delicate and precise, with exacting profiles and neat
footrings with sharply cut edges. The pure white body material has a remarkably fine texture; the application
of a slip diluted white clay as found on other white wares, was unnecessary... the pieces were clearly high-
fired, and produce a clear sound when struck. The surface is evenly covered with the thinnest layer of glaze [...]
In terms of purity and smoothness of the body, evenness and clarity of the glaze, and precision of the profiles,
[these] examples can be classified among the best white wares known from this period. Very similar pieces have
been excavated from the Xing kiln sites. These [...] wares [...] have here therefore been attributed to the Xing
rather than the Ding kilns.
1
Cupstand with four indentations Rounded cup
Tang dynasty, early to mid-9th century Tang dynasty, early to mid-9th century
White-glazed stoneware White-glazed stoneware
Xing kilns, Hebei province Xing kilns, Hebei province
Ht. 3.2 cm, diam. mouth 14.4 cm Ht. 7.0 cm, diam. mouth 8.2 cm
Regina Krahl
Reference:
Reference:
See Yang Wenshan and Lin Yushan 1981, 41, fig. 6 and 42, fig. 14.
See Wang Qinjin 1994, pl. 417, fig. 4 (8). See Chaohu Diqu Wenwu Guanlisuo 1988, 524, fig. 3 (9) and fig. 4 (4 and 5).
See Mino Yutaka 1998, p.102, fig.43.
Illustrated in a line drawing in Wirgin 1970, fig. 33: 4.
Illustrated in a line drawing in Li Zhiyan 1998, 38: 15.
Illustrated in a line drawing in Watson 1984, 119, fig. 6q.
2
Conical bowl with bi-disc foot
Tang dynasty, early to mid-9th century
White-glazed stoneware
Xing kilns, Hebei province
Ht. 3.8 cm, diam. mouth 14.5 cm,
White bowls of this characteristic Tang form were made by many kilns both in northern and southern China. The finest
examples, similar to the present piece, have been recovered from various Xing ware kiln sites at Lincheng, Hebei province.
The sherds from the kiln site can be compared to related bowls and bowl fragments excavated in China and in Kyoto,
Japan. A fragmentary bowl and a base fragment from the Qicun kilnsite at Lincheng have been published together with a
complete Xing ware bowl of this type in the Shanghai Museum collection.
A conical bowl of white stoneware with bi-disc foot has been recovered together with a rounded bowl, a cup and a stand
from the tomb of Wu Jun at Chaohu city, Anhui province, who was buried in 842. [...]
Regina Krahl
Reference:
See, for example, Yang Wenshan and Lin Yushan 1981, 41, figs. 4 and 5, and p. 47.
Ibid.
In Zhou Lili 1982, 279, fig. 1, and 282, figs. 19 and 22.
See Chaohu Diqu Wenwu Guanlisuo 1988, 524, fig. 3.
3
Drinking cup with built-in spout and fish appliqu
Tang dynasty, 9th century
White ware with green dcor
North China
Ht. 10.5 cm, diam. mouth 10.5 cm
The Guihai Yuhengzhi by Fan Chengda (11261191) of the Song dynasty mentions a ceramic vessel known as a nose-
drinking cup (biyin bei). According to Fans account, the vessel featured a tube set along its side which allowed the user to
draw liquid from the cup with his nose. This was deemed of the preferable means of drinking during the summertime. Fans
record thus illustrates the original function of this particular design.
4
Square dish with rounded edges and incised
decoration
Tang dynasty, mid-9th century
Green-glazed stoneware
Yue kilns, Zhejiang province
Ht. 2.5 cm, 15 cm, diam.
The shallow square dish, [...] has a flared rim, rounded edges
with indented corners, and rests on a shallow circular foot
which curves towards the base.
[...] The incising is done with deep outlines and fine details.
The outside is undecorated. The piece is fully glazed in a light
olive-green tone, leaving the footring free, where ten reddish-
brown marks remain from firing supports. Dishes like this [...]
are otherwise extremely rare.
Regina Krahl