Bol, M.C. 2018-166 (3 of 4)

Author(s): anonymous, potter anonymous, potter date of production: between 900 and 960 type(s) of object(s): china, ceramics, domestic life, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): bowl materials and techniques: stoneware, glaze = covered place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 4. 6cm diameter: 6. 7cm description: this tea bowl has almost straight flared walls, ending in a rounded lip forming a rim on the outside. The center of the bottom is slightly convex. The bowl rests on a slightly marked foot in the shape of a "bii" ring. The room is covered with a transparent gray-green covering forming 3 "tears" on the exterior wall. The lower edge of the foot, its exterior wall as well as the base are uncovered. The light gray sherd is speckled with iron impurities which have turned reddish brown. On the base, the sherd has taken on a very light buff color, the bottom of the bowl is marked with a point of iron impurity. 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. 2018-166. Date: Entre 900 et 960.