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Black ceramics: Somber glazes that draw serious gazes

chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2020-10-14 13:46
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Black glazed bowl with leaf motif, Jizhou ware, Song Dynasty (960-1279) [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

The "motif scraping" technique was widely employed in Jizhou Kiln products. Part of the black glaze coating is carved out to expose the clay body, forming decorative patterns in different designs. Ceramics decorated using this technique usually feature simple designs and a strong color contrast.

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