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Bowl with Peonies

c. 1100s

China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Jin dynasty

(1115-1234)
Medium
green-glazed stoneware with molded decoration, Yaozhou ware
Measurements
Overall: 5 x 19.3 cm (1 15/16 x 7 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Charlotte Kahn 2001.107
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Location
238 Chinese Ceramics
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In East Asian art, peonies traditionally symbolize prosperity and wealth.

Description

This type of pottery, called Yaozhou ware, is a type of celadon or greenware that is well-known for its distinctive molded decoration.
A celadon, a gray-green glaze, bowl features a wide, shallow form tapering to a small circular base. Vertical carved lines fan out across the exterior, adding a rhythmic texture. Small, four-petaled floral shapes decorate the base's side. Across the interior, molded floral patterns are visible beneath the muted glaze. The glaze transitions from a pale hue at the flared rim to deeper tones within the carved crevices.

Bowl with Peonies

c. 1100s

China, Shaanxi province, Tongchuan, Huangbaozhen, Jin dynasty (1115-1234)

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