Bowl
Item number Edz1417 from the MOA: University of British Columbia.
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Description
A ceramic bowl that has a form which swells gently from a shallow unglazed foot to an everted lip. White porcelaneous body. Interior is decorated in white slip with lotus panels, each containing a motif, obscured by the translucent pale blue-grey glaze which pools heavily over them. Pools in bottom centre have some grit incorporated. Exterior is plain under the glaze. Close to foot is an adhesion of unglazed clay.
History Of Use
A type of ware called Sh-fu since these two characters, interpreted as meaning "privy council" are frequently found inscribed in raised slip within comparable vessels. They were widely exported thought Southeast Asia.
Specific Techniques
Slip is clay reduced to a creamy liquid by the addition of water.
Iconographic Meaning
The lotus is a symbol of purity and perfection
Item History
- Made in China between 1325 and 1368
- Owned by Jean Fahrni before March 12, 1980
- Received from Jean Fahrni (Seller) and Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source) on March 12, 1980
What
- Name
- Bowl
- Identification Number
- Edz1417
- Type of Item
- bowl
- Material
- glaze and clay
- Manufacturing Technique
- thrown, glazed, slipped and fired
- Overall
- height 6.4 cm, diameter 15.5 cm
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- China
Who
- Culture
- Chinese
- Previous Owner
- Jean Fahrni
- Received from
- Jean Fahrni (Seller) and Fyfe-Smith Memorial Oriental Collection Fund (Funding source)
When
- Creation Date
- between 1325 and 1368
- Ownership Date
- before March 12, 1980
- Acquisition Date
- on March 12, 1980
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- good
- Current Location
- Case 83
- Accession Number
- 0608/0003
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