Bowl with impressed chrysanthemum decoration in yellowish-green glaze, Yaozhou ware, Northern Song dynasty, 10th -12th centuries-China Archive

Image Number: K1B008262N000000000PAE
Dynasty: Northern Song dynasty
Category: Ceramics
Function: Food utensil
Material: Mineral/ceramic/porcelain
Description:
Yaozhou Kiln Central Kiln is located in Huangbao Town, Tongchuan County, Shaanxi Province. It is famous for its blue glaze works with olive green tone and bright appearance. The works form a porcelain kiln system, which is different from other kilns. This celadon bowl has a wide mouth, a slanting arc wall, a deep abdomen and a short circle foot. The whole body is covered with blue glaze, the glaze is yellow green, the glaze is inferior to the bottom, the feet are exposed, and the ochre body protecting juice is applied. The sole edge of the foot is not smooth, and the inner part of the foot ring is partially stained with sticky glaze medicine and pad residue, and the injured part exposes grayish brown fetal bone.