Bowl

Chinese Jin Dynasty

National Gallery of Art

This is a photograph of a ceramic bowl. The bowl has a soft olive-green glaze with broad curving lines forming an abstract floral or vine-like pattern incised into the interior. The shape is wide at the top, tapering down to a small raised foot. The rim has small aged chips revealing a darker clay base. Subtle crackling is visible throughout the glazed surface, giving it an antiquated appearance. The lighting highlights the texture and color variations, accentuating the bowl's simple form.