2012.91.74, Cizhou ware brush pot, Northern Song (A.D. 960–1127) or later
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.74, Cizhou ware brush pot, Northern
Song (A.D. 960–1127) or later
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
Cizhou ware (磁州窑) developed during the Northern Song period (960–1127 CE). The ware is named for Ci county in Heibei province. Cizhou ware starts with a white surface, which is either painted with black paint or decorated using a sgraffito (scratching) technique. In the latter technique the resulting marks are reglazed with black and the vessel is refired, producing effects from the subtle to the dramatic.
For a second view of the brush
pot shown above, click
here.
You can see additional examples of Cizhou ware by clicking on the photos
below.
To learn more:
Chinese Glazes by Nigel Wood.
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