Polychrome dish with moulded decorationLiao

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Polychrome dish with moulded decorationLiao dynasty (late 11th century)

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Polychrome dish with moulded decorationLiao

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Simple name

dish

Classified name

ceramic; earthenware; sancai; Liao; floral; polychrome; China; dish; moulded; green; brown; lead glaze; flower; peony; 11th century;

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A circular dish with moulded floral decoration of peonies, the interior covered with polychrome decoration of typical green and golden-brown lead fluxed glaze splashes on a yellowish-white ground; the outer edge golden brown. There is an inner green glazed band round an impressed central swirling flower; the exterior is covered with plain golden-brown glaze extending half way to the unglazed foot; there are several spur marks on the green band in the interior. The unglazed base shows a light brick red colour typical of some Liao kilns.

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ceramic

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Aspect	Colour

body	light brick red
decoration	green, golden-brown and yellowish white glaze

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5.5cm

Description diameter

24.8cm

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