White-glazed mei-ping vase with carved floral design
Northern Song Dynasty£¨A.D.960-1127£©
Unearthed at Tangyin, Henan
Height: 34cm
Mouth diameter: 6cm
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The technique of the carved design is unique. The craftsmen painted twining peonies and vine on the vase, then they scraped the white glaze to expose the brown clay except the designs. The flowers were pure white and vivid and the ground was brown, which showed a strong contrast in colour.
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