Deep bowl, Jun ware 1197 - 1303

This small, delicate bowl, known as Jun ware, was crafted in China between 1197 and 1303. The bowl is characterized by its distinctive blue-green glaze, which is accented by splashes of red-purple. The glaze creates an almost iridescent effect, hinting at the skill of the anonymous Chinese artists who crafted this piece. Now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this bowl exemplifies the refined elegance of Chinese ceramics.