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Bowl with Plum Blossom and Crescent Moon

late 13th–14th century
Not on view
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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