Created from Fire & Earth: Chinese Ceramics from Hebei Province

January 26–February 29, 2008
Opening Reception Saturday, January 26th, 4–8 pm.

Cizhou ware—with its highly distinctive two-color decorations come from gallery owner Jenny Sun’s hometown in Handan, Hebei Province. Cizhou ware was especially popular among commoners, and reached a peak of popularity in the Song Dynasty (960–1179). Cizhou (pronounced tse-joe) ware is characterized by bold, contrasting designs using iron-rich slips, executed with either a brush or a sgraffito—incising. These modern reproductions come from a family workshop that has revived the ancient local traditions.

Sun Gallery holiday hours in December are Tuesday–Saturday from 12–5 pm. Hours in January are by appointment only. Beginning in February, we return to regular hours: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 11–6.

The Beauty of Ceramics

From the most delicate of porcelain to the most rugged hand-built figure sculptures, China's ceramic arts tradition is full of variety, inventiveness, and local specialties. Among the ceramics that Sun Gallery carries, you'll find Yixing teapots, porcelain plates, ceramic pillows (yes!), vases, and many other items.
This fall, Sun Gallery will have a very special show of Cizhou Ceramics from near Jenny Sun's hometown in Hebei Province. Look for an announcement in September!