Mortuary Bowl
31-31-16
From: China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 31-31-16 |
Current Location | Collections Storage |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Clay | Glaze |
Technique | Ceramic | Glazed | Fired |
Description | Miniature bowl. Of hard light grey clay turned buff on surface, covered-except for high base-with a dirty grey green glaze. Globular body with wide mouth with roll back collar. Probably made for mortuary use only. |
Height | 3.1 cm |
Outside Diameter | 3.8 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Mrs. Theodore Greene, 1931 |
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