Art Institute of Chicago
Bowl
China
- Date
- Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or later
- Medium
- with rim bound with metal. Decoration molded in relief; 6 cranes in various positions on sides, with fungus? or cloud forms about their heads, flower spray. Ting or qingbai Yao. Translucent white porcelain; pale bluish glaze (with small bubbles). Bowl with gently rounding sides, very slightly flaring rim bound with metal. Translucent white porcelain, apparently burned tan where exposed. Twice glazed, apparently; very pale bluish glaze with small bubbles, covers surface, except mouthrim. Decoration molded in relief: 6 craned in various positions on sides, with propitious fungus (?) or cloud forms about their heads and feet; in bottom of bowl, flower spray; incised band inside rim.
- Culture
- China
- Department
- Arts of Asia
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
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