Tea Bowl with Splashed Decoration

12th–13th century

Not on view

The tea bowl, which is conical in shape, has rounded, slightly flaring sides. It is covered with a dark brown glaze and further decorated with a loose abstract design of splashes and swirled ivory semi-translucent slip. The small foot ring is wedge-shaped and is unglazed as is the countersunk base. There are no inscriptions or marks on the bowl.

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Title: Tea Bowl with Splashed Decoration
Period: Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279)
Date: 12th–13th century
Culture: China
Medium: Stoneware with brown glaze and slip decoration
Dimensions: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Diam. of foot 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Friends of Asian Art Gifts, 2013
Object Number: 2013.174
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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