Cizhou Wine Jar from Taiyuan – 19th Century Margin Scheme There is a general belief

There is a general belief that the genre of painting on the back of glass sheets was an inspired and practical Chinese response to a frustrating circumstance

this piece is a fine collector's example of Indian craftsmanship and tradition

Technique: Hand-painted and hand-finished embroidery

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Its balanced silhouette has made it a favourite in Chinese ceramics for centuries

Cizhou Wine Jar from Taiyuan – 19th Century Margin Scheme There is a general beliefThis authentic 19th century Cizhou type wine jar from Taiyuan in Shanxi Province is a beautiful example of northern China's celebrated folk ceramics. Hand thrown in stoneware, the jar is coated in a creamy white slip before being freely decorated with expressive iron brown brushwork, combining bands of geometric ornament with calligraphic characters and stylised natural motifs. Cizhou wares have been produced in northern China since the Song Dynasty