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Tea Bowl with "Oil Spot" Markings

Jin dynasty (1115–1234)
Northern blackware, Cizhou type; grey stoneware with dark brown glaze and overglaze iron oxide
4.1 × 10.2 cm (1.6 × 4 in)

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