Mallow-shaped bowl with a peony motif

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 545
Type: vessel; object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
11th–12th centuries
Song dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: stoneware
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 3.7 cm
diameter (base): 4.2 cm
diameter (mouth): 14 cm
This bowl, resembling a six-petal flower-cup, is characteristic of the Song period. Its centre is decorated with a flat, moulded peony motif in a round panel. Ding ware.