Bowl with dragons amid waves
Unknown Artist
10th century
Medium
Stoneware with carved and incised decoration under celadon glaze (Yue ware)
Dimensions
H. 4 1/2 in. (11 .4 cm); Diam. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm)
Classification
Ceramics
Culture & Period
China · Five Dynasties (907–960)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1918
Accession Number
18.56.36
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite *Bowl with Dragons amid Waves*, crafted in the 10th century during Five Dynasties period (–960), exemplifies the refined artistry of Yue ware from the Zhejiang region. Standing just 4 inches tall with a 10⅝-inch diameter, this stoneware bowl features dynamic dragons swirling through turbulent waves, rendered through precise carved and incised decoration beneath a signature celadon glaze. The, jade-like green hue of the glaze, achieved by iron in a reducing kiln atmosphere, mimics prized jade and evokes the misty landscapes of ancient Chinese poetry. Yue ware represents a pinnac...