Mallow-shaped flat bowl with an angular contour

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 5353
Type: vessel; object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
11th–12th centuries
Song dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: porcelain
Techniques: glazed
Dimensions: height: 4.1 cm
diameter (mouth): 16.5 cm
diameter (base): 5 cm
The projecting mouth rim of the undecorated, flat bowl forms six petals. The contour of its side walls abruptly break in a sharp angle.