Scalloped-Rim Dish with Confronted Phoenixes and Floral Stamen
Yuan dynasty (1279–1368)
Medium
Longquan ware; stoneware with underglaze molded decoration and applied decoration in biscuit reserve
Dimensions
1.9 × 13.1 cm (3/4 × 5 3/16 in.); Diam.: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)
Classification
dish (vessel)
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
195398
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Longquan celadons, admired for their enchanting green glaze, were extremely popular during the twelfth to fourteenth century, and were highly coveted by connoisseurs from China and overseas. During the Yuan dynasty (1279-1368), craftsmen at the Longquan kiln started to use a decorative technique where molded reliefs were left unglazed to expose the color and texture of the clay body. The contrast between the unglazed decoration and the lustrous glazed surface accentuates the smoothness and shini...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...