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Bowl

China

Song dynasty (960 - 1279)

Titles Bowl (Descriptive)
Artist China
Medium glazed porcelain, metal rim
Dimensions Overall: 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (7 x 10.8 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Friend, Jr., 1978.74
Work Type bowl
Classification Containers

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Fan with calligraphy

Bowl with notched rim and molded vegetal decoration and moons.

Dish with molded floral scrolls between squared-spiral bands, chrysanthemum in well, lead-green glaze.

Calligraphy Translation:

At the mountain temple
when they come to view
"cherries, cherries" -
it's merely a moment of joy
in the idleness of spring
Eighty-two-year old Kamo Suetaka

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