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Tea Bowl (Chawan) with Sword-Pommel PatternLate Southern Sung dynasty or early Yuan dynasty, about 1200-1368

Not on view
Small carved bowl with deep black surface and allover spiral relief decoration, warm reddish-brown tones visible in carved recesses, glossy interior
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Tea Bowl (Chawan) with Sword-Pommel Pattern
Place Made
China
Date Made
Late Southern Sung dynasty or early Yuan dynasty, about 1200-1368
Medium
Carved black and red lacquer on wood core
Dimensions
2 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (6.99 x 10.8 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley
Accession Number
M.79.180
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Lee, Yu-kuan. Oriental Lacquer Art. New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1972.