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10th–11th century · Porcelain with ivory glaze (Ding ware) · Asian Art

Named after a prefecture in Hebei Province in north China, Ding wares were made from the eighth to the thirteenth or fourteenth century, and were popular at the Northern Song (960–1127) court. The shape of this base, which most likely derives from a silver piece, is extraordinarily difficult to make because the neck is so long and slender.

Artist

Unknown

Date

10th–11th century

Medium

Porcelain with ivory glaze (Ding ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Stanley Herzman, in memory of Adele Herzman, 1991