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7.6. Longquan ware octagonal vase with biscuit panels of the Eight Daoist Immortals, Yuan dynasty, mid-fourteenth century, 25.4
cm tall. Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Excavations of considerable quantities of Yuan flower pots, and figurines. Until quite recently, it was a
Longquan wares along overland and maritime trade custom in Indonesia, specifically the island of Sulawesi,
routes provide evidence of the types of wares made for to include Longquan wares in burials. Archaeological finds
various markets. The most common forms found in the in another part of Indonesia, Sumatra, show a demand
Philippines and Indonesia are small jars, small and large for utilitarian wares, such as those for serving rice or con-
dishes, and bowls. Less frequently seen are vases, large tainers for use in ritual ceremonies. The people of this
bowls, tea or sauce pots, stem cups, incense burners, area were particularly fond of various sizes of Longquan

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