China

Bowl

Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or later

with rim bound with metal. Decoration molded in relief; 6 cranes in various positions on sides, with fungus? or cloud forms about their heads, flower spray. Ting or qingbai Yao. Translucent white porcelain; pale bluish glaze (with small bubbles). Bowl with gently rounding sides, very slightly flaring rim bound with metal. Translucent white porcelain, apparently burned tan where exposed. Twice glazed, apparently; very pale bluish glaze with small bubbles, covers surface, except mouthrim. Decoration molded in relief: 6 craned in various positions on sides, with propitious fungus (?) or cloud forms about their heads and feet; in bottom of bowl, flower spray; incised band inside rim.

9 × 26.6 cm (3.5 × 10.5 in)