Boîte, M.C. 2018-134 (3 of 3), Entre 1115 et 1367

Author(s): anonymous, potter date of production: between 1115 and 1367 dating in century: 12th century type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, domestic life name(s): box materials and techniques: stoneware, slip, enamel (ceramic technique) place(s) of execution/realization: cizhou dimensions - artwork: height: 3. 7cm diameter: 11. 9cm description: this circular box with a slightly rounded lid rests on a concave base with a bare rim. The sherd took on a buff-orange color when fired, while where the body is not covered with slip but only with glaze (for example on the underside of the piece) it appears a fairly dark gray. The underside of the lid is decorated with a large peony flower painted with red and green enamels. The side of the lid, like that of the lower part, is painted with red enamel with a greek decoration. Themes / subjects / places represented: plant representation, peony mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: preston, harley hall institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2018-134. Date: Entre 1115 et 1367.