Vase in the Form of a Musician

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As a means of tracking time's passage, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 through 1300 in accordance with the Julian calendar in the Common Era. In European culture's history, this period is considered part of the High Middle Ages, and after its conquests in Asia the Mongol Empire stretched from Eastern Asia to Eastern Europe. Year 1220 (MCCXX) was a leap year beginning on Wednesday of the Julian calendar. Objects made from clay (or clay mixed with other materials) that undergo high heat are referred to as ceramics. This application of heat causes irreversible changes within the clay body, rendering the form permanent. Ceramics can take the shape of pottery (utilitarian vessels), sculpture, casting cores for bronzes, or architectural elements such as tiles, pipes, and bricks. Generally speaking, ceramics are brittle and weak under shearing or tensile stresses but very strong under compression. In addition, they can withstand extremely high temperatures and are not prone to chemical erosion. They consist of both crystalline and amorphous phases, though the ratio of these phases is determined by the specific mineral composition. Ceramic technology in its simplest form has been around since the Neolithic period. There are a host of regional differences in available materials, forms, style, and technology that have developed in different parts of the world, making the ceramic arts highly variable across time and space. (Credit: Wikipedia) This object is part of "Scan The World." Scan the World is a non-profit initiative introduced by MyMiniFactory, through which we are creating a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from across the globe for the public to access for free. Scan the World is an open-source community effort. If you have interesting items around you and would like to contribute, email stw@myminifactory.com to find out how you can help. Scanned: Photogrammetry (Processed using Agisoft PhotoScan)