Bowl (one of a pair)

12th–13th century
Not on view
Like this piece, most Jun wares were fired twice to get the effect of the thick, soft blue glaze. Purple splashes are produced by adding copper oxide to the glaze.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Bowl (one of a pair)
  • Period: Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
  • Date: 12th–13th century
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Stoneware with splashed glaze (Jun ware)
  • Dimensions: H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Bequest of Mary Stillman Harkness, 1950
  • Object Number: 50.145.308
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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