Title
Bowl
Year/Period
Song dynasty (960-1279)
Region
China
Dimension
Object size: H6.4 x Dia14.8 cm
Accession No.
1994-05224
Collection of
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Hwang Soo Jin
This 'qingbai' bowl has carved lotus leaf decorations on the outside. Qingbai glaze derives its name from the characteristic icy, bluish-white glaze. The bowl has an unglazed rim, which was inverted during firing. This type of bowls were also fitted with a metal band to enhance their appearance and value.Qingbai wares were developed during the Song dynasty (960-1279). Produced in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, they were exported in large quantities to Southeast Asia from the 12th century onwards. This bowl is a typical example of export tradeware from the Southern Song kilns. Many similar bowls have been found in Indonesia.
