Shallow bowl, one of a pair
Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
DynastyQing dynasty (1644-1911), Reign of the Yongzheng emperor (1723-1735)
MaterialsPorcelain with grooved bands and brown glaze
DimensionsH. 2 in x Diam. 6 3/4 in, H. 5.1 cm x Diam. 17.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1600
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewMarkingsYongzheng mark, underglaze-blue six character mark in two columns
More InformationAmong monochrome glazes commonly made in the early Qing period, this type of high-fired iron glaze was not as popular as others, used mostly to coat small bowls and dishes. This shallow bowl shape, with its sharply grooved metal-like bands, was inspired by bronze forms. For this type of simple form, a high level of manual dexterity was required of the potter. The noble mood of the color and the precision of the form particularly attracted the Emperor Yongzheng.
900-1000
approx. 100 BCE-100 CE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
approx. 1000-800 BCE
approx. 1200-1050 BCE
approx. 1300-1050 BCE
Pair/Pair