Flowerpot
Place of OriginHenan province, China
Dateapprox. 1100
DynastyNorthern Song period (960-1127)
MaterialsStoneware with glaze (Jun ware)
DimensionsH. 6 1/2 in x W. 9 1/2 in x D. 9 1/8 in, H. 16.5 cm x W. 24.1 cm x D. 23.2 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P95
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On viewLocationGallery 17
More InformationThis vessel, designed for growing plants indoors, is an example from the Jun kilns in Henan province. During the Song dynasty, garden design reached a pinnacle, flower arranging became an important pastime, and floral designs appeared in almost every art form. Entire categories of ceramics were designed for the display of plants.
960-1234
1271-1368
960-1127 or later
approx. 1100-1127
1115-1234
approx. 1100-1127 or later
approx. 1100-1127
approx. 960-1234
approx. 1100-1127
approx. 1200-1300