HENAN YAO BROWN GLAZED TEABOWL Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279)
D: 9.5 cm H: 5.1 cm
This teabowl has a gently curved belly and a round foot. It is covered in brown glaze inside and out, with the exception of the bottom rim of the foot. Ceramic body is white and smooth. The finisheing is evenly applied, and has a glossy luster free from impurities. Purple-red glaze is a medium-high quality product produced by Cizhou kiln, its uniformity, firmness, glossiness, and smoothness make it comparable to Ding ware.