Fragments of Tea Bowls, fused to their saggar
Unknown
Song dynasty (960–1279), 12th/13th century
Medium
Jian ware; stoneware with "hare's fur" glaze and clay firing cushion
Classification
drinking vessel
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
130090
About the Artist
Unknown
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