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Water pot for ablutions
Water pot for ablutions

Water pot for ablutions

Place of OriginLiaoning province or Hebei province, China
DynastyLiao dynasty (916-1125)
MaterialsHigh-fired ceramic with molded low-relief decoration and green lead glaze
DimensionsH. 6 1/4 in x W. 4 3/8 in x D. 4 7/8 in, H. 15.9 cm x W. 11.1 cm x D. 12.4 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1620.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
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Until a recent excavation of a green-glazed ablution bottle from a Buddhist temple near Beijing, the purpose of this piece had not been identified. The bottle with a decoration of molded shallow-relief circles indicates a revival of interest in the jewelry found on Buddhist icons, and is among the elite of green-glazed wares (WW 1994.2: 58). This piece is treasured for the unrivaled sense of luxury it evokes.