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Bowl with reflections of plum branches under the half-moon
Bowl with reflections of plum branches under the half-moon

Bowl with reflections of plum branches under the half-moon

Place of OriginJiangxi province, China
Dateapprox. 1100-1300
DynastySong dynasty (960-1279)
MaterialsStoneware with multicolor decoration (Jizhou ware)
DimensionsH. 1 3/4 in x Diam. 5 3/8 in, H. 4.5 cm x Diam. 13.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P176
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
LocationGallery 17
More Information
The beauty of this bowl lies in the mysterious effect of the golden yellow motif melting into a dark glazed background. The bold brushwork creates an abstract scene of plums and the moon, one of the most beloved motifs for a variety of Jizhou bowls.
Subject
  • plum branch
  • plum
  • moon