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Dice Bowl
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The Chinese connoisseurs use the poetic term "snowflake blue" to describe the mottling effects of white blotches amid tones of blue colored with cobalt oxide. Such aesthetic effects were achieved by blowing the glaze through a bamboo tube onto the ceramic surfaces.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Xuande mark and period (1426-1435) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1426–35 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Jiangxi province, Jingdezhen, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), Xuande mark and period (1426-1435) |
| Medium | porcelain with mottled blue glaze |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 25 cm (9 13/16 in.); Overall: 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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