Bowl
Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or later
Medium
with rim bound with metal. Decoration molded in relief; 6 cranes in various positions on sides, with fungus? or cloud forms about their heads, flower spray. Ting or qingbai Yao. Translucent white porcelain; pale bluish glaze (with small bubbles). Bowl with gently rounding sides, very slightly flaring rim bound with metal. Translucent white porcelain, apparently burned tan where exposed. Twice glazed, apparently; very pale bluish glaze with small bubbles, covers surface, except mouthrim. Decoration molded in relief: 6 craned in various positions on sides, with propitious fungus (?) or cloud forms about their heads and feet; in bottom of bowl, flower spray; incised band inside rim.
Dimensions
9 × 26.6 cm (3 9/16 × 10 1/2 in.); Diam.: 26.6 cm (10 1/2 in.)
Classification
porcelain
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
12347
About the Artist
Unknown
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