Large Bowl with Lotus Scrolls (interior) and Overlapping Petals (exterior)
Unknown
Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), early 12th century
Medium
Ding ware; porcelain with underglaze carved decoration
Dimensions
14.7 × 30.5 cm (5 13/16 × 12 in.); Diam.: 30.5 cm (12 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
12270
About the Artist
Unknown
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