唐 藍釉陶壺|Covered jar
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7th century · Earthenware with blue glaze · Asian Art
The dark blue glaze of this vessel is derived from cobalt, a mineral found in north China that began to be used in the coloring of glazes in the eighth century. By the ninth century cobalt glazes were also used in West Asian ceramics.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 7th century
- Medium
- Earthenware with blue glaze
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Asian Art
- Credit line
- Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Mandel, in honor of Dr. Allan Rosenfield, 2006
