Conical Bowl with Interior of Fish Swimming amid Waves Encircling a Sea Crab and Exterior of Stylized Petals
Unknown
Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th century
Medium
Yaozhou ware; stoneware with underglaze molded and carved decoration
Dimensions
4.1 × 9.6 cm (1 5/8 × 3 13/16 in.); Diam.: 9.6 cm (3 13/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
193014
About the Artist
Unknown
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