Liao Dynasty Amber Glazed Wine Cup
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A Chinese amber glazed wine cup, Liao Dynasty (907-1125), of beautiful proportions with a slightly everted rim, evenly covered over the entire interior and exterior with a pleasant amber glaze, three small 'Sesame' stilt marks to the interior. 5.5 cm high, 9.5 cm diameter. Provenance: Leonard Joel, Chinese ceramics and works of Art, 3 March 2021, lot 23
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- Everted - An everted rim is an outwardly turning or flaring outwards rim, as seen the rims on jugs, vases, bowls and dishes.
- Ming Dynasty - The Ming Dynasty was a ruling dynasty of China from 1368 to 1644. It succeeded the Yuan Dynasty and preceded the Qing Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was established by Zhu Yuanzhang, a former Buddhist monk who became a rebel leader and eventually overthrew the Mongol Yuan Dynasty. During the Ming Dynasty, China experienced a period of relative stability and prosperity. The government was centralized and bureaucratic, with the emperor at the top of the hierarchy. The Ming Dynasty is known for its cultural achievements, including the development of porcelain, the invention of movable type printing, and the construction of the Great Wall of China.
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