Detail View: The AMICA Library: Octagonal Vase
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AMICA ID:
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MIA_.2000.155.2
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AMICA Library Year:
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2002
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Object Type:
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Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
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Creator Name:
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artist unknown
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Creator Nationality:
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Asian; Far East Asian; Chinese
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Creator Role:
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artist
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Creator Name-CRT:
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artist unknown
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Title:
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Octagonal Vase
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View:
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Front
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Creation Date:
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12th century - 13th century
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Creation Start Date:
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1100
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Creation End Date:
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1299
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Materials and Techniques:
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glazed pottery
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Classification Term:
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Pottery
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Dimensions:
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H.10-7/8 x Dia.6-5/8 in.
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Component Measured:
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overall
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Measurement Unit:
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in
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AMICA Contributor:
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The Minneapolis Institute of Arts
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Owner Location:
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Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
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ID Number:
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2000.155.2
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Credit Line:
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Gift of Ruth and Bruce Dayton
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Rights:
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Context:
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This ovoid vase has an octagonal cross section and each of the eight sides comprising the vessel is decorated with moulded recessed panels depicting one of the Eight Taoist Immortals amidst two floral sprays. The images of the immortals are shown standing on drifting clouds and each carry their identifying attributes. A wax resist technique was employed in the decoration of this piece. The central panels were painted with wax before glazing to prevent the celadon glaze from adhering to those areas. Upon firing, the unglazed portions of the clay body burned a bright rust color due to iron compounds in the clay. The octagonal vase is the only vase shape known on which this technique is employed. While developed in late Sung, this type of decoration was most popular during the Yuan dynasty (1280-1368). |
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Related Image Identifier Link:
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MIA_.21998c.tif
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