VesselsChinese12th-13th century

Bowl with White Rim and Five Russet Markings against a Subtle Hare's Fur Glaze

12th-13th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Northern black ware of Cizhou type: light gray stoneware with dark brown glaze and with markings in overglaze iron-brown slip, the rim dressed with white slip under clear glaze, the base and unglazed lower portion with a brush-written inscription reading "Wei Han Han / Wei / Wei"

Culture

Chinese

Period

Jin dynasty, 1115-1234

Century

12th-13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

8.1 x 17.9 cm (3 3/16 x 7 1/16 in.)

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