Speckle-glazed Tripod Plate

Black speckle-glazed tripod plates were a unique type among speckle-glazed ceramics of the Tang dynasty. 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. The flame-like splendid colors on this plate show the bold and unconstrained style of the flambé-glazed ware.