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Catalog Number |
2003.6.41 |
Object Name |
Cup |
Description |
Chinese green and chestnut glazed molded earthenware cup, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Modeled as an open lotus bud, the interior is decorated with a dark chestnut glaze and the exterior is glazed with shades of green, molded with lotus seeds and vines. The Chinese Tang Dynasty (619-907 CE) was a period of marked prosperity and political stability, resulting in widespread trade and a flourishing of the arts, including ceramics. This cup features the lotus flower and lotus seeds, which are a symbol of sacredness in Buddhism. It is very clearly molded and the brown glaze in the center and contrasting green glaze on the exterior speaks to the quality of the object. |
Title |
Lotus Bud Cup |
Date |
618-907 CE |
Medium |
earthenware | lead glaze |
Dimensions |
H-1.625 W-3.875 D-3.75 inches |
Credit line |
Gift of Alan and Simone Hartman |
Place of Origin |
Asia/China |
Culture |
Chinese |
Subjects |
Ceramic industries Lotus |