Minneapolis Institute of Art

Saucer bowl

China

Date

Song dynasty, 13th century

Medium

Jun ware Stoneware with blue glaze and purple markings

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Jun ware of the Song dynasty (960-1279) are usually recognizable by their blue or purple glazes and seemingly random “splashes” of color, although these designs were usually applied with deliberation. The final effect is reminiscent of an abstract painting. China, Asia

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