‘JINGPING’ (KUNDIKA) WATER BOTTLE

China

Year Late 7th- first half of 8th century CE

Materials Grey-white porcellanous stoneware, white slip and clear glaze

Inventory Cv/6

Dimensions 20,1 x 10,6 x 1,7 cm

Definition Bottle

Collection

China

Additional Infos Provenance: North-central China (Henan, Hebei)

Description The body of this flask is nearly spherical and rests on a high, flared, concave foot. Above the high neck, the collar thickens into a shaped disc. The truncated cone-shaped opening has a rim bordered by two raised rings.The opening on the shoulder consists of an ovoid base attached almost vertically and an open, vase-shaped spout. Thin incised lines are found where the shoulder joins the belly of the vessel. Two others, close together and oblique, are found halfway up the opening, above the collar: perhaps they are turning lines. The blanket, with thin craquelures, presents a glassy appearance at the thickest points.