Deep bowl, Jun ware 1200 - 1400

This deep bowl, a piece of Jun ware, was crafted by an anonymous Chinese artist. Notice the striking colouration where the glaze pools and thins, creating unpredictable patterns and effects. The form itself is a study in simple elegance, its rounded body gently tapering to a small, unglazed foot. This design draws attention to the textures and hues achieved through the firing process. The surface, with its crackled glaze, invites contemplation on the nature of change and imperfection, echoing ideas found in Taoist philosophy. These aren't flaws, but rather, signs of the material's transformation. The bowl’s aesthetic thus goes beyond mere decoration. Consider how this simple vessel, through its shape and surface, invites a dialogue between material, process, and philosophy, embodying a world of meaning within a single form.