Ewer, 10th-early 11th century, 7 5/8 x 6 5/16 in. ( x 16 cm), Cizhou ware Stoneware with white slip and 'cut-glaze' peony decor against a grey body, China, 10th-11th century, Cizhou type wares are an important, technically diverse, body of popular ceramics manufactured in northern China from early Song (tenth century) onwards. Among the earliest type of Cizhou ware is a small group of cream-colored vessels whose principle motif is a large, deeply carved, peony with scrolling leaves. Ewers are an important part of this rare sub-group. Typically, they are well-proportioned

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