Jar with underglaze-blue illustration of emperor Tang Tai-zong

Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), Gao-an kiln, Unmarked

Height：29.8 cm

Mouth Diameter：19.3 cm
Bottom Diameter：18.6 cm

Weight：6260 g

This jar features an erect neck, handsome shoulder, round belly, and flared foot. Its ware form came from combining two separately shaped parts together. This was a classic example of vessels produced in Yuan dynasty. Below the neck with billows decoration, there is decoration of Chinese historical story from Tang dynasty (618-907) on the body that was complemented by various stones, flowers, plantain foliage, and so on. Transparent white glaze with a tinge of blue conveys a glittering sensation.