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Cobalt, a mineral that produces a brilliant blue color, was first introduced to China from West Asia in the early eighth century. It was quickly used in ceramics both in single color glazes and as an addition to the three-color glazes of the Tang dynasty.
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唐 絞胎釉盒
Title: Cosmetics box
Period: Tang dynasty (618–907)
Date: 8th century
Culture: China
Medium: Earthenware with marbled veneer and brown glaze
Dimensions:
H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm)
H. (Lid) 11/16 in. (1.8 cm)
H. (Body) 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2007
Object Number: 2007.383.2a, b
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