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Ding ware covered bowl

Chinese

Artwork Details

Ding ware covered bowl
960-1279
Chinese
porcelain with clear glaze
6 1/16 in. x 6 1/4 in. x 6 1/4 in. ( 15.4 cm x 15.9 cm x 15.9 cm )
Museum Purchase
1950/2.15A&B

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Description

This type of white ware was excavated in the remains of an early 12th century dwelling site located in ChÅ-lu county of Hopei province. The site was covered over with silt caused by a flood in 1108 and was rediscovered in 1920. The silt sifted through the cracks of the transparent glaze, resulting in a yellowish stain on the objects.

Subject Matter:

This type of white ware was excavated in the remains of an early 12th century dwelling site located in ChÅ-lu county of Hopei province. The site was covered over with silt caused by a flood in 1108 and was rediscovered in 1920. The silt sifted through the cracks of the transparent glaze, resulting in a yellowish stain on the objects.

Physical Description:

A tall, round bowl with a foot at the bottom and a lid that starts out flat but then becomes a rounded top. It is white with some yellow coloring.

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