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A Cizhou Figure - Man Riding a Shi Shi – Song Dynasty browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Chinese:Pottery: Pre 1492: item # 787920
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| In interesting little small figure of a man riding atop a shi shi or temple dog. The man and the shi shi are both executed in a tan glaze with black highlights for eyes, body, base and lower part of the shi shi legs. The figure measures 3 ½” high by 2 ¾” long by 1 ¼” wide. It is in excellent condition. We have no idea why there is a small hole on top of the shi shi dog’s head – there are no other holes so it clearly would not have been a water dropper for the scholars desk. Perhaps used to allow some expansion during firing ? Another possibility was that the figure was used as a joss stick holder. The term 'Cizhou ware' refers to a type of sturdy stoneware produced at many kilns throughout the northern Chinese provinces of Hebei, Henan and Shaanxi. These wares were produced during the Northern Song (960-1127), Jin (1127-1279) and Yuan (1279-1368) dynasties. Cizhou wares are heavily potted and boldly decorated with freely drawn designs. They are called 'popular' ceramics (as opposed to the types produced for the imperial court). | |||||||||||||
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