Title
Ewer
Year/Period
Tang dynasty (618-906 CE)
Region
Changsha Kiln, Hunan Province, China
Object Type
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H20.0 x Dia7.0 cm
Accession No.
C-1404
Collection of
Credit Line
Purchased with funds from The Shaw Foundation
This lobed ewer has applied moulded double fish and is covered in an olive-green glaze.The Changsha kiln in Hunan province produced a wide range of wares for export. The kiln is known for its innovative application of underglaze decoration using iron and copper pigments. This type of ewer has been found in large quantities in Southeast Asia, most recently in the Belitung wreck, which was salvaged from Indonesian waters. The cargo included some pieces of Changsha wares.
