2008年1月20日 星期日

Foliated bowl with underglaze-red decoration of dragon

Ming dynasty(1644-1911)
Unmarked

Height:9.9cm
Mouth Diameter:20.5cm
Bottom Diameter:8.6 cm
Weight:630 g

The bowl had characteristics of arc mouth, deep curve wall, and foliated contour. It was shaped by pressing mold after throwing the clay. The outer wall was decorated with dragon amongst clouds. The mouth and foot ring were decorated with eight red lines. The center of interior bowl was adorned with two layers of cloud. Bluish white glaze showed thick glaze and tiny air holes at thick glazed area. Exquisite clay presented high level of vitrification and clear whiteness.

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