Ewer, 9th century, 7 1/2 x 5 x 5 in. ( x x cm), Dongguan ware (Changsha region) Stoneware with aquatic bird motifs painted in green and brown under clear glaze, China, 9th century, One of the most influential Tang ceramic achievements was the creation of underglaze decor. By painting their designs directly onto the clay body or slip coat and then covering them with a clear glaze before firing, potters could protect their designs in a way not previously possible. Potters working near Changsha in southern China seem to have been the first to experiment with and perfect underglaze

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