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12th–13th century · Stoneware with iron-oxide slip and glaze (Cizhou-type ware) · Asian Art

“Oil-spot” decoration is created by applying an iron-rich slip to the stoneware body of a vessel and then covering the slip with an iron-rich glaze. During firing, the glaze melts and separates and an iron-rich layer forms that bubbles to the top to create the dramatic and lush design.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th–13th century

Medium

Stoneware with iron-oxide slip and glaze (Cizhou-type ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1960