Deep Conical Bowl with Cloudlike Petals
Unknown
Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), late 11th/early 12th century
Medium
Yaozhou ware; celadon-glazed stoneware with underglaze carved decoration (exterior)
Dimensions
9.3 × 20.2 cm (3 11/16 × 7 15/16 in.); Diam.: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
21585
About the Artist
Unknown
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