Liao‑Jin‑Period Green‑Glazed Leather‑Bag‑Style Ewer With Applied Figure Ornaments

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Dimensions: 19 cm (7.48 in) wide, 29 cm (11.42 in) high, 10th-13th century. Condition and Provenance: This ewer is in excellent condition, with its original lid and no obvious cracks. The glaze exhibits a naturally formed white weathering layer and lead reduction layer, with minor local glaze peeling. The figural decorations on both sides of the ewer are intact, with minor chipping along the edges. There are no modern restorations or reglazing. This ewer was in a private collection in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and was transferred from a Toronto antique dealer in 1998. The original collection records and early exhibition labels are in excellent condition. Description: This Liao-Jin green-glazed leather pouch-shaped ewer, decorated with figural motifs, is a representative ceramic of northern nomadic culture. Its flat shape imitates traditional nomadic leather pouches, and the raised edges mimic leather stitching. Two small human-shaped lugs adorn the shoulder, and it is fitted with its original spherical lid. The body is decorated with scrolling patterns and edged with beads. The body of the pot is covered with a thick, low-temperature green glaze, the surface of which is coated with a natural lead-alum white film formed from long-term burial. This type of leather pouch-shaped pot originated from the daily life of nomadic peoples on the grasslands, used to hold water and wine while riding horses. Liao and Jin dynasty potters replicated this practical leather pouch container in ceramic form, blending the shape of nomadic vessels with the techniques of plain Chinese porcelain. The pot has a full, rounded shape and rich decorative details. Liao and Jin dynasty artifacts that are well-preserved and still have their original lids are extremely rare. This piece vividly demonstrates the cultural fusion of nomadic traditions on the grasslands and Chinese ceramic craftsmanship, and is an important artifact for studying the nomadic lifestyle in northern China during the Liao and Jin periods and the low-temperature lead glaze technique.

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