Small Wide-Mouthed Jar
Northern Song (960–1127) or Jin dynasty (1115–1234), c. 12th century
Medium
Northern blackware, Cizhou type; stoneware with russet-streaked dark brown glaze
Dimensions
4.9 × 7.1 cm (1 15/16 × 2 13/16 in.); Diam.: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)
Classification
ceramics
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
193028
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...