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This pear-shaped
bottle is a Chinese ceramic with blue design on a white body.
It shows the influence on ceramics of Persia in the Far East where
the pear shaped bottles were first made.
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| Function |
This
bottle would have been used to contain liguids for storage.
The elongated neck and onion-shaped mouth provided good
control when pouring and could be securely capped
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| Technique
or Process |
This
ceramic piece was turned on a wheel to achieve the symmetrical
shape and even walls. It was then fired at a high
temperature to provide a watertight container. The piece
was then painted with an underglaze of blue and gloss
transparent glaze to achieve the finished results..
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| Cultural
Roots - See map |
This
ceramic piece was created in China. The pear-shaped
design with an elongated neck was a popular form and
many were made in China over a 50-year period until
the mid-seventeenth century. It reflects the influence
of Persian art as flasks from Persia were familiar to
the Chinese.
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| Lesson
Plans |
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| Extension
Activities |
Math:
Classify objects and geometric shapes as symmetrical
and asymmetrical, Related term to study radial symmetry.
Language Arts: As a group write haiku verses about
this work of art and individually write verses about
student's own wash design to display with the vases.
Social Studies, History: Study trade routes from
the orient to Mexico and how they influenced the culture
of Mexico.
Social Studies, Geography: Study the globe and map
out trade routes.
Science: Collect soil samples in the area to determine
if clay is present. Learn what happens to clay when
subjected to high temperatures.
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