明宣德 景德鎮窯青花暗花吉祥偈高足碗|Altar bowl with Tibetan inscription

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early 15th century · Porcelain painted with cobalt blue and with incised decoration under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware) · Asian Art

This type of vessel was used as a ceremonial tea bowl with a metal or lacquer saucer. The Tibetan inscription around its body offers auspicious wishes to the user. The same inscription was incised into the bowl’s interior, an investment of craftsmanship that speaks to the exceptional quality of the piece.

Artist

Unknown

Date

early 15th century

Medium

Porcelain painted with cobalt blue and with incised decoration under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware)

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Mrs. Stanley Herzman, 1984