VesselsChinese12th-13th century

Large Circular Bowl with Five Large Russet Splashes against a Ground of Russet Flecks

12th-early 13th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Northern black ware of Cizhou type: light gray stoneware with dark brown glaze, the markings in overglaze iron oxide

Culture

Chinese

Period

Jin dynasty, 1115-1234

Century

12th-13th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.9 x Diam. 17.8 cm (3 1/8 x 7 in.)

Provenance

[Warren E. Cox, New York, 1960s], sold; to Ralph C. Marcove, New York (1960s-2001), transfer; to Trust u/w/o Ralph C. Marcove FBO C Marcove, New York (2001-2016), sold; to Harvard Art Museums, 2016. Footnote: Ralph C. Marcove, MD (1929-2001)

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