GUIDING QUESTIONS

• On what date were these two vases dedicated to a DAOIST temple in China?

• What element of this “gift” made to a DAOIST temple has been lost

• Why are these vases known as The David Vases (because… that doesn’t sound very Chinese!)?

• From what kind of clay is porcelain made?

• In 1351, what empire was China a part of?

• What natural mineral produces the BLUE color?

• Where would these potters have gotten this blue mineral from?

• What specific city in China were the David Vases made?

• What visual motifs can be found on these vases that are viewed as “quintessentially” Chinese?

• Where is the dedication text found on these vessels?