Editorial'Bahram Gur Pins the Coupling Onagers', Folio 568r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530?35, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Codices, Painting attributed ...
EditorialGuan ware vase, Southern Song dynasty, 12th-13th century. Guan pieces are intentionally given a noticeable crackle, as on this vase. The glaze is applied several times, so that the glaze is actually thicker than the stoneware body. Guan ware is one of ...