Title
Blue and white shard
Year/Period
Ming dynasty, Chenghua period (1465-1487)
Region
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, China
Material
Dimension
Object size: L:4.6 x W:3.0 cm
Accession No.
1999-00155
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr Ma Xiaofeng
This Chenghua (1465-1487) shard, one of seven, with underglaze blue decoration, was recovered from the imperial kiln in Jingdezhen. They 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.
