Bowl with Inlaid Cranes and Clouds Design

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bowl with Inlaid Cranes and Clouds Design by unknown artist. Gray ceramic bowl with everted rim, rounded body, and short foot. The bowl features inlaid design of cranes amidst clouds on body. The inlaid design consists of white and black inlays. There are two circular motifs with stylized crane and cloud designs on either side. A band of stylized leaves or foliage encircles the interior of the rim. A band of small circles encircles the lower body. The background of the body features a swirling cloud pattern. The bowl has a glossy, slightly weathered appearance with some chips on the rim. The bowl is set against a plain gray background.