Peru

Peru
Peru, Cuzco 1530's

Tuesday, April 5, 2011

Thin Chinese Porcelain


This piece was made during the Ming Dynasty, and its rim is 1 mm thick (super thin).

Vase w/ ridges

Wheel Thrown stoneware vase with ridges. This is a fun pattern of ridges and two glazes, looks so interesting where the glazes meet. Approx 5.5 inches tall 4 inches wide.

Wheel Thrown stoneware vase with ridges

Art Deco Winged Vase

The glaze features matte blues and greens. The handles are a tribute to Art Deco and are for decorative effect rather than functionality. The matte surface was produced using Rising Sky's experimental MXRB glaze airbrushed onto a white background. 9 1/2 inches tall with 12 1/2 inch diameter opening measured across the 'wings'.

ART DECO WINGED VASE

Monday, April 4, 2011

Wheel Thrown Vases


A tiny, stoneware, modern vase. It is only 2 1/4 inches tall, with the opening only a 1/2 in diameter.




Egyptian Vase from the Altes Museum in Berlin Germany. Vases were often used in tombs, holding or representing internal organs of the deceased.


Sunday, March 6, 2011

Northern Song Porcelain Example

This particular piece was made during China's Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) and is a prime example of its porcelain vases. Both the Song and Yuan were famous for its porcelain and its unique kilns. The thing that stood out to me the most about this pottery was its vibrant green color (especially since it was made from over 700 years ago) and its "soft" flower design. There wasn't any description on how large this piece is but looks to be able to fit in one's hand. The entire piece is very smooth and doesn't appear to have taken much damage.