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11th–12th century · Stoneware with carved decoration (probably Yaozhou ware) · Asian Art

Molds such as this one were widely used in ceramic production in north China, particularly after the eleventh century, and are thought to have become common in an attempt to meet the growing demands for ceramic of various types at the time. As can be seen in the model bowl made using this mold, the clay was fitted over the mold in order to impress a design prior to covering the bowl with clay and firing it. Use of molds allowed for faster production than the hand-shaped and hand-carved decoration used earlier.

Artist

Unknown

Date

11th–12th century

Medium

Stoneware with carved decoration (probably Yaozhou ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of C. T. Loo, 1916