globular body with large circular mouth; yellowish brown glaze on top half and brown drips on bottom unglazed half

Alms Bowl, late 6th century

Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more

Stoneware with celadon glaze over white slipexpand_more

Gift of Ruth and Bruce Daytonexpand_more  2012.110.2

On View in Gallery 204expand_more

The shape of this elegant, volumetric bowl, with its simple, bold form is probably derived from metalwork introduced from Persia or Central Asia. The style of bowl was originally used in Indian Buddhist practice. The begging bowl (bo) was a monk's necessity and the Chinese produced them in metal, lacquer, and ceramic. The ceramic versions were for daily use and the spontaneously applied glaze with runs and drips was a style favored in the sixth century, especially during Northern Qi (550-577).

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Alms Bowl
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2012.110.2
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globular body with large circular mouth; yellowish brown glaze on top half and brown drips on bottom unglazed half

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