Vase, early 11th century, in., Tz'u-chou ware Stoneware with white slip and carved floral decor under a clear glaze, China, 11th century, Manufactured during the tenth and eleventh centuries, vessels such as this decorated with deeply carved peony ornament are amongst the earliest of Cizhou type wares. The most striking shapes include a small group of five tall vases with long, narrow necks, high shoulders, and a large dish-shaped mouth, of which this is one

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