Minneapolis Institute of Art

Bowl with Lid

Vietnam

Date

Le or Tran dynasty, 13th-14th century

Medium

Glazed stoneware

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

While influenced by Chinese models, Vietnamese potters made their own innovations and added new elements to their designs. The domed lid of this bowl, for instance, has a scalloped rim that probably imitates the edge of a lotus leaf. The spontaneously brushed underglaze floral decor is executed with an iron rich compound. This type of covered bowl was popular during the 13th and 14th centuries. Asia

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