Bowl

Historical period(s)
Jin dynasty, 12th-mid 13th century
Medium
Stoneware with oxidized Jun glaze
Style
Jun ware
Dimensions
H x W x D: 3.6 x 10 x 10 cm (1 7/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 15/16 in)
Geography
China, Henan province
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Maureen R. Jacoby in memory of Rolf Jacoby
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art
Accession Number
F1996.6
On View Location
Currently not on view
Classification(s)
Ceramic, Vessel
Type

Bowl

Keywords
China, Jin dynasty (1115 - 1234), Jun ware, stoneware, WWII-era provenance
Provenance
Provenance research underway.
Label

Imperfect firing of this cup created the unintended ivory glaze color instead of the desired blue typical of Jun ware. This accident evidently did not prevent the cup's owners from treasuring its warm color, smooth texture, and decorative crackle, as shown by the even wear on the glaze.

Collection Area(s)
Chinese Art
Web Resources
Google Cultural Institute
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