Bowl with an incised floral scroll

anonymous, c. 960 - c. 1279

Celadon bowl with moulded floral decoration. China. Song period (960 - 1279). Glazed stoneware, Longquan ware. Bowls made in Southern China also fall within the general celadon category. This celadon bowl is an example of Longquan ware which, in contrast to the celadon of Northern China, is not brown-green but blue-green. Westendorp bequest.

  • Artwork typebowl
  • Object numberAK-MAK-558
  • Dimensionsdiameter 4.5 cm, height 7.1 cm, diameter 16 cm
  • Physical characteristicssteengoed met een crèmekleurig glazuur