Tea bowl with a rose cream glaze
anonymous; anonymous
c. 1600 - c. 1699
Medium
turning
Dimensions
14.4; 9; 6
About this artwork
diameter 14.4 cm
Art Historical Context
This delicate tea bowl, featuring a rose cream glaze, dates to the 17th century (c. 1600–1699) and exemplifies anonymous craftsmanship from an era when ceramics were central to daily rituals and emerging global trade. Standing at a modest height of 9 with a diameter of .4 cm, its compact form invites intimate handling, perfect for sipping tea in contemplative moments. Crafted using the "turning" technique—where a potter's wheel shapes and refines the clay for smooth, precise contours—the bowl highlights skilled wheel-throwing traditions. The rose cream glaze, with its soft, luminous hues blen...