bowl, unknown maker from China

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bowl
bowl
bowl
Song dynasty (1000s–1100s)
bowl , Song dynasty (1000s–1100s)
Where object was made: China
Material/technique: 定瓷 Ding ware; porcelain; glaze
Dimensions:
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 3.5 x 8.2 cm
Object Height/Diameter (Height x Diameter): 1 3/8 x 3 1/4 in
Credit line: William Bridges Thayer Memorial
Accession number: 1928.1472
Not on display
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Archive Label 2003:
Ding ware is characterized by subdued, even non-existent decoration, and simple, elegant forms, as seen in these two pieces. The potter focused attention on the application of the soft ivory- colored glaze and the potting, which is fine and almost flawless.

Exhibitions

Teaching Gallery: Eastern Civilization Study Objects
Kris Ercums, curator
2010
Teaching Gallery: Korean Ceramics
2014
Civic Leader and Art Collector: Sallie Casey Thayer and an Art Museum for KU
Celka Straughn, curator
2017–2018