Unglazed Collection

Wei Dynasty Tomb Figures
This photograph shows a trio of unglazed tomb figures of the Wei dynasty, two standing and one on horseback. Date: circa 1925

Cooking pot with two handles, c. 4th century (unglazed earthenware)
5930848 Cooking pot with two handles, c.4th century (unglazed earthenware) by Korean School, (4th century); 25.7x36.5x36.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Jar, early 5th century (unglazed stoneware with traces of natural ash glaze)
5932435 Jar, early 5th century (unglazed stoneware with traces of natural ash glaze) by Korean school, (5th century); 30.5x31.5x31.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Funerary stand with round-bottomed jar, early 5th century (unglazed stoneware)
5930928 Funerary stand with round-bottomed jar, early 5th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean school, (5th century); 72.1x32.4 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Jar, 5th century (unglazed earthenware)
5930991 Jar, 5th century (unglazed earthenware) by Korean school, (5th century); 27.6x27x27 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Unglazed earthenware)

Lamp, late 5th century (unglazed stoneware)
5930980 Lamp, late 5th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean school, (5th century); 13.5x17.2x17.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Unglazed stoneware)

Vessel Stand, late 4th-early 5th century (unglazed stoneware)
5930849 Vessel Stand, late 4th-early 5th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean School, (4th-5th century); 20x17.8x17.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

The Girl Offers Her Coin in Payment, Sevres, c. 1757

The Peep Show, or the Magic Lantern (La Curiositeou La Lanterne Magique)
The Peep Show, or the Magic Lantern (La Curiosite ou La Lanterne Magique), Sevres, c. 1757

Bust of Louis, Dauphin of France, Sevres, 1766. Creators
Bust of Louis, Dauphin of France, Sevres, 1766

Bust of President Thiers, Sevres, 1883. Creators: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Bust of President Thiers, Sevres, 1883

Girl Washing Clothes, Sevres, 1755 / 60. Creator: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Girl Washing Clothes, Sevres, 1755/60

Vase, Sevres, c. 1755. Creator: Sevres Porcelain Manufactory
Vase, Sevres, c. 1755

Raymond, E. G. Store and Flats: Rosette Fragment from Facade, 1884
Raymond, E.G. Store and Flats: Rosette Fragment from Facade, 1884

Crock, c. 1937. Creator: Edward L Loper
Crock, c. 1937

Cinerary urn with impressed decoration, late 7th century
5931018 Cinerary urn with impressed decoration, late 7th century (unglazed stoneware with kiln gloss) by Korean School, (7th century); 11.5x13.2x13.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Jar, first half 6th century (unglazed stoneware with traces of natural ash glaze)
5930981 Jar, first half 6th century (unglazed stoneware with traces of natural ash glaze) by Korean School, (6th century); 27.5x23.5x23.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Jar, late 5th-mid 6th century (unglazed stoneware)
5932432 Jar, late 5th-mid 6th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean School, (5th-6th century); Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Unglazed stoneware)

Etruscan and Campanian pottery in soft paste without glaze. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur, Paris, 1874

Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum (engraving)
1622351 Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian and Babylonian Relics at the British Museum)

Cinerary urn, early 8th century (unglazed stoneware)
5932494 Cinerary urn, early 8th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean School, (8th century); 19.7x19.6x16.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Unglazed stoneware)

Cinerary bowl, early 8th century (unglazed stoneware)
5932430 Cinerary bowl, early 8th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean School, (8th century); 20.2x22.2 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Unglazed stoneware)

Cinerary urn, early 8th century (unglazed stoneware)
5932429 Cinerary urn, early 8th century (unglazed stoneware) by Korean School, (8th century); 19.7x19.6x16.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; (add.info.: Unglazed stoneware)

Lantern for a Lamp, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Lantern for a Lamp, Iran, 9th-10th century

Unglazed Ewer, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Unglazed Ewer, Iran, 9th-10th century

Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Magic Bowl and an Ostrakon, Iran, 9th-10th century. Written in a local variant of Pahlavi which remained in use, beside Arabic, at least until the 10th century, especially in Zoroastrian circles

Flask with Molded Decoration, Iran, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Flask with Molded Decoration, Iran, 12th-13th century. Central medallion the head of a simurgh

Unglazed Jug with Writing, Iran, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
Unglazed Jug with Writing, Iran, 8th-9th century. Entire surface covered with writing, with faint image of a demon possibly an incantation vessel

Dish, Iran or Iraq, 7th century. Creator: Unknown
Dish, Iran or Iraq, 7th century

Figure, Iran or Iraq, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Figure, Iran or Iraq, 12th-13th century

Lid with a Lion attacking a Bull, Iran, 12th century. Creator: Unknown
Lid with a Lion attacking a Bull, Iran, 12th century

Spheroconical Vessel, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: Unknown
Spheroconical Vessel, Iran, 9th-10th century

Mexican Ollas Seller - An olla is a ceramic jar, often unglazed, used for cooking stews or soups, for the storage of water or dry foods, or for other purposes. Date: circa 1910s

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Discover the beauty of unglazed pottery throughout history. From ancient Wei Dynasty Tomb Figures to 18th-century Sevres porcelain, these pieces showcase the raw elegance earthenware and stoneware. Take a journey through time as you admire a cooking pot with two handles from the 4th century, its earthy texture telling tales of ancient culinary traditions. Marvel at an early 5th-century jar, adorned with traces of natural ash glaze that hint at the firing process it underwent. A funerary stand featuring a round-bottomed jar transports us back to burial rituals in the same era. Another jar from this period captivates with its simplicity and rustic charm, showcasing the versatility earthenware. An exquisite late 5th-century lamp illuminates our understanding of lighting practices during that time. And behold a vessel stand from the late 4th-early 5th century, displaying intricate craftsmanship on unglazed stoneware. As we shift gears to Sevres porcelain creations, witness The Girl Offers Her Coin in Payment painting capturing delicate details on unglazed surfaces dating back to c. 1757. Explore The Peep Show or The Magic Lantern piece evoking curiosity through unglazed textures crafted by skilled hands centuries ago. Admire busts like Louis Dauphin of France (1766) and President Thiers (1883), both exemplifying how Sevres Porcelain Manufactory mastered working with unglazed materials over time. Lastly, immerse yourself in Girl Washing Clothes (1755/60), where every brushstroke brings life to this stunning depiction on Sevres porcelain's bare surface.