Cleveland Museum of Art

Bowl with Peonies

Date

c. 1100s

Medium

green-glazed stoneware with molded decoration, Yaozhou ware

Culture

China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)

Department

Chinese Art

Institution

Cleveland Museum of Art

This type of pottery, called Yaozhou ware, is a type of celadon or greenware that is well-known for its distinctive molded decoration. In East Asian art, peonies traditionally symbolize prosperity and wealth.

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