Tea Bowl (yan-kou wan), 12th-13th century, 2 15/16 x 5 1/4 in. ( x cm), Chien ware Dark-brown stoneware with dark-brown glaze and iron oxide markings, China, 12th-13th century, Highly respected items of the court during the reign of Emperor Hui Zong (r. 1101-1125), Jian ware tea bowls from Kiangsu province came in two sizes; this classic example can be considered the larger variety. Appearing bluish black, a deep brown glaze covers the bowl stopping in a thick welt above the foot. Because the molten glaze crawled downward in firing, the lip is left virtually unglazed.

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