Speckle-glazed Jar

The speckle glaze was a new creation during the Tang dynasty. The clay body was applied twice with glazes containing different metal oxide as the colorants, and was fired at high temperatures to achieve the splendid glaze color like colorful clouds. Kilns producing speckle-glazed wares were mainly distributed in Henan province. This jar has a lustrous black glaze, setting off the sky-blue irregular leaf-like speckles. It is very rare to see an intact piece like this, which is a masterwork among Lushan products.