Cosmetics box
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.
Artwork Details
- 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
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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