Thursday, October 11, 2012

JIN DYNASTY: Tea Bowl (Chawan) with Oil Spot Pattern


Jin dynasty, 1127-1234
Ceramic; Northern Black ware; Stoneware, Northern Black ware, wheel-thrown stoneware with mottled black glaze
3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (8.26 x 3.81 cm)

Gift of Nasli M. Heeramaneck (M.73.48.136)
Chinese and Korean Art Department.

Located at LACMA
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