Shard

Title
Shard
Region
China
Dimension
Object size: H 1.1cm x Dia 6.5cm
Accession No.
1998-01569
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum

Ceramics are sometimes fired in large quantity, stacked one above the other.This disc-shaped circular firing support is used to hold the vessels in place while firing and prevent them from sticking together.

 

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