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Tea Bowl
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Due to its exceptional size, this Fujian tea bowl is rather rare. The enjoyment of Jian ware rests with the glaze transmutation due to iron in the glaze, which developed into reddish-brown streaks and spots against a rich black glaze after firing. Connoisseurs called these iron formations "hare’s fur" marks, and the ware was very popular with the tea cultures in China and Japan.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1100s–1200s |
| Culture / Origin | China, Fujian province, Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) |
| Medium | Stoneware with black “hare’s fur” glaze and metal-bound rim, Jian ware |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Overall: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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