Bowl with flaring rim and foot
Place of OriginShaanxi province or Henan province, China
Dateapprox. 1300-1050 BCE
DynastyShang dynasty (approx. 1600-1050 BCE)
MaterialsLight-gray low-fired ceramic with grooved bands
DimensionsH. 5 1/4 in x W. 8 1/4 in x Diam. 8 1/4 in, H. 15 cm x W.20.9 cm x Diam. 21.0 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1822
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewThe refined pale gray paste of this yin illustrates another common category of Shang pottery. The early style of yin is characterized by an outwardly curving rim, grooved bands without additional decoration, and a short, straight foot. From the Yinxu site, phase III through to the Zhou, potters began to vary the proportions of each component of the yin. The taller, flaring foot of this vessel is well made. In many cases, late Shang and early Zhou yin cannot be clearly differentiated.
approx. 1000-800 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
900-1000
approx. 100 BCE-100 CE
