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Bowl with reflections of plum branches under the half-moon
Bowl with reflections of plum branches under the half-moon

Bowl with reflections of plum branches under the half-moon

Place of OriginJiangxi province, China; Jiangxi province
Dateapprox. 1100-1300
DynastySong dynasty (960-1279)
MaterialsStoneware with multicolor decoration (Jizhou ware)
DimensionsH. 1 3/4 in x Diam. 5 3/8 in, H. 4.5 cm x Diam. 13.7 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P176
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
On view
Location
  • Gallery Location   Gallery 17
Text Entries
The beauty of this bowl lies in the mysterious effect of the golden yellow motif melting into a dark glazed background. The bold brushwork creates an abstract scene of plums and the moon, one of the most beloved motifs for a variety of Jizhou bowls.
Subject
  • plum branch
  • plum
  • moon