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bowl , 1700s, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Where object was made: China

Material/technique: copper; porcelain; crackling; celadon glaze

Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 5.4 x 13.3 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 2 1/8 x 5 1/4 in

Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial

Accession number: 1928.1435

Not on display

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Empire of Things

During the firing process, glaze that cools and contracts faster than porcelain will stretch and ultimately crack, leading to crazing. You can see crackling in this bowl, dated from the 1700s.

Cabinet of Curiosities

During the firing process, glaze that cools and contracts faster than porcelain will stretch and ultimately crack, leading to crazing. You can see crackling in this bowl, dated from the 1700s.

Empire of Things

During the firing process, glaze that cools and contracts faster than porcelain will stretch and ultimately crack, leading to crazing. You can see crackling in this bowl, dated from the 1700s.

Empire of Things

During the firing process, glaze that cools and contracts faster than porcelain will stretch and ultimately crack, leading to crazing. You can see crackling in this bowl, dated from the 1700s.