Title
Shard from a blue and white stemcup
Year/Period
Ming dynasty, Chenghua period (1465-1487)
Region
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Material
Dimension
Object size: L:6.5 x W:6.0 cm
Accession No.
1999-00152
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Ma Xiaofeng
This shard with underglaze blue decoration, is one of seven, recovered from the imperial kiln in Jingdezhen. This group of shards comprise sections of bowls, stem cups, and jars. Ceramic pieces that failed to pass the strict quality control of the imperial court were broken to prevent them from being used or copied. These incredibly thinly potted shards were covered with a clear smooth glaze, a measure of the technical brilliance of the potters. This piece features a foliage pattern.
