Bol, M.C. 2018-126 (2 of 4), Entre 1115 et 1234

Date of production: between 1115 and 1234 dating in century: 12th-13th century type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, domestic life name(s): bowl materials and techniques: stoneware, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 8. 2cm diameter: 6. 2cm description: large bowl with flared and slightly rounded walls resting on an annular foot; it is covered with an animated black coating on the inside, with five constellations of rusty speckles. The base is marked with a slight central protuberance. The edge of the foot is cut towards the inside. On the exterior wall, the black glaze does not extend to the base and the sherd took on a buff color tinged with gray when fired. Inside the bowl, the dark glaze is enhanced with five spots made up of a multitude of rust speckles. Themes / subjects / places represented: non-figurative representation - abstraction mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: preston, harley hall date of acquisition: 2017 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2018-126. Date: Entre 1115 et 1234.