Minneapolis Institute of Art

Bowl

China

Date

11th-12th century

Medium

Jun ware Stoneware with pale blue glaze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Of all the major ceramic types produced in north China during late Northern Song (11th-early 12th centuries), Jun ware from Henan province is unique for its color suffused blue glazes. The depth and color of Jun glaze varies considerably. This bowl has a relatively thin pale blue glaze with a subtle crackle pattern. Asia

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