Monk’s Cap Jug with Bright Red Glaze

The pot got its name for its resemblance to monk’s cap at the mouth rim. It was made after the metal vessel used in Tibetan Buddhism. The glaze contains copper to present the red color in a reducing atmosphere at high temperatures. It is quite difficult to achieve a smooth, lustrous effect because very strict conditions are required during firing. This is a masterpiece of the Zhengde reign.