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Conical Bowl with Decoration of Three Leaves

A work made of jizhou ware; glazed stoneware with kiln transmutations.
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  • A work made of jizhou ware; glazed stoneware with kiln transmutations.

Date:

Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), 12th/13th century

Artist:

China

About this artwork

This tea bowl is a fine example of the renowned Jizhou ware, which is famous for the subtle leaf-shaped imprint against the dark glaze on the object interior. This effect is believed to be achieved by placing real leaves covered in the glaze mixture on the vessel surface before firing. The leaves would then be burnt away in the kiln, leaving behind their traces. Another hallmark of the Jizhou ware is the “tortoiseshell glaze,” created by applying light-brown splashes on the darker surface in imitation of tortoiseshell. This pattern can also be observed on the interior of this tea bowl.

Status

On View, Gallery 134

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Conical Bowl with Decoration of Three Leaves

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

Date  Dates are not always precisely known, but the Art Institute strives to present this information as consistently and legibly as possible. Dates may be represented as a range that spans decades, centuries, dynasties, or periods and may include qualifiers such as c. (circa) or BCE.

1101–1299

Medium

Jizhou ware; glazed stoneware with kiln transmutations

Dimensions

4.9 × 15.3 cm (1 15/16 × 6 in.); Diam.: 15.3 cm (6 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Russell Tyson

Reference Number

1964.840

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