Bowl in Saggar
Yuan dynasty (1279–1368), late 13th/early 14th century
Medium
Bowl: Jun ware, glazed stoneware Saggar: earthenware
Dimensions
13.5 × 25 cm (5 5/16 × 9 13/16 in.); Diam.: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.)
Classification
bowl
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
91085
Rights
Public Domain
About this artwork
Saggars – clay containers used in the pottery firing process – safeguarded the objects within from direct flame, smoke and ash in the kilns, ensuring the pristine and unblemished surfaces for the final products. The incorporation of saggars also guaranteed even heating, thereby enhancing the overall yield of successfully fired vessels. Within this saggar is a bowl from the renowned Jun kiln, which was celebrated for producing visually striking vessels featuring a lavish sky-blue glaze adorned w...
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...