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12th–13th century · Porcelain with mold-impressed decoration under ivory glaze (Ding ware) · Asian Art

In an attempt to meet demand from the court and elsewhere, in the twelfth century potters at the Ding kilns began to use molds rather than hand carving for the decoration of ceramics. Vessels created with molds, which produce both shape and design, have denser and more intricate patterns.

Artist

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Date

12th–13th century

Medium

Porcelain with mold-impressed decoration under ivory glaze (Ding ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950