2012.91.92, Jun ware bowl, Song through Yuan Dynasties (960–1368)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
2012.91.92, Jun ware bowl, Song through Yuan Dynasties (960–1368)
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
On this shallow bowl, the blues and reds commonly found on Jun ware are
commingled, creating a subtly complex beauty. If you look into the bowl,
the result is different but just as striking.
Photo by B. Bernard
Brush washing bowls were important in a society that used brushes for writing as well as for painting. The level of artistry in this example tells us something else about ancient Chinese society. Clearly, there were well-off individuals with a highly cultivated sense of taste, and ceramic artists who could make a living by creating beautiful variations on common things. A pattern that continues today, including in our own society. And like today, not everyone could afford such luxury.
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