Shallow Bowl
Song dynasty (960–1279)
Medium
Ding ware, with low foot and foliate rim, fitted with metal band. Decoration molded in relief: center, lotus on waves, elaborate design on sides of ducks swimming on combed waves among lotus & other water plants, outer border of key fret. Fine white porcelain. Ivory white glaze, worn in places, soft in texture, with gummy drops outside, and within footrim; mouth rim bare.
Dimensions
3.7 × 18.6 cm (1 7/16 × 7 5/16 in.); Diam.: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.)
Classification
porcelain
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
12301
About the Artist
Unknown
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