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Inspired by poetry praising the beauty of plum blossoms in moonlight, the decoration on this bowl is found in ceramics produced in both north and south China.
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Title: Bowl with Plum Blossom and Crescent Moon
Period: Yuan dynasty (1271–1368)
Date: late 13th–14th century
Culture: China
Medium: Porcelain with incised decoration under celadon glaze (Longquan ware)
Dimensions:
H. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Diam. of rim: 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm)
Diam. of foot: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Purchase, Gift of Elizabeth V. Cockcroft and Rogers Fund, by exchange, 2007
Object Number: 2007.204
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