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A select catalogue of the Barlow collection of Chinese Ceramics, Bronzes and Jades by the University of Sussex (published Sussex, 2006).

The Barlow Collection by the University of Sussex

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Greenware bowl with peony decorationfront

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  • Greenware bowl with peony decoration (oblique)
  • Greenware bowl with peony decoration (oblique)
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Greenware bowl with peony decoration

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  • Literature notes

    The bowl has a fine conical profile, with slightly convex sides and flared rim, and a short tapering foot. The flat centre inside is incised with three curved petals with parallel veins, evoking a closed peony bud, and the sides show a band of peony leaves, enclosed by a horizontal line to leave a broad band at the rim plain. The outside is plain except for some accidental horizontal lines from turning. The translucent dark greyish-green glaze leaves the underside of the foot free, where six patches are visible from spurs.

  • Details

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    Associated place
    Asia › Korea (place of creation)
    Date
    11th - 12th century (1001 - 1200)
    Koryo Dynasty (AD 935 - 1392)
    Material and technique
    stoneware, thrown, with incised decoration under a green glaze; glazed base with spur marks
    Dimensions
    6.5 cm (height)
    17.3 cm (diameter)
    Material index
    processed material › ceramic › pottery › stoneware
    Technique index
    thrown,
    decorated › incised,
    marked › incised,
    covered › coated › glazed,
    glazed
    Object type index
    container › vessel › bowl
    No. of items
    1
    Credit line
    Lent by the Sir Alan Barlow Collection Trust.
    Accession no.
    LI1301.107

  • Further reading

    University of Sussex, and Arts and Humanities Research Council, The Barlow Collection, supervised by Regina Krahl, Maurice Howard, and Aiden Leeves (Sussex: University of Sussex, 2006), no. C79

Glossary (2)

glaze, stoneware

  • glaze

    Vitreous coating applied to the surface of a ceramic to make it impermeable or for decorative effect.

  • stoneware

    Ceramic material made of clay which is fired to a temperature of c.1200-1300⁰c and is often buff or grey in colour.

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Publications online

  • The Barlow Collection by the University of Sussex

    The Barlow Collection

    The bowl has a fine conical profile, with slightly convex sides and flared rim, and a short tapering foot. The flat centre inside is incised with three curved petals with parallel veins, evoking a closed peony bud, and the sides show a band of peony leaves, enclosed by a horizontal line to leave a broad band at the rim plain. The outside is plain except for some accidental horizontal lines from turning. The translucent dark greyish-green glaze leaves the underside of the foot free, where six patches are visible from spurs.
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