Small three-legged bowl

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 69.93.1
Type: object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
c.1300–1400
Ming dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: stoneware
Techniques: applied; cracking; glazed
Dimensions: height: 5.9 cm
diameter (mouth): 18.1 cm
This short, wide bowl rests on three projecting legs decorated with masks. Its shape resembles to that of metal vessels; it was used as a brush washer. The outer surface of the bowl is decorated with small applied floral patterns (Longquan-ceramics).