Shiwan Ware Bowl Shaped as a Crab

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: stoneware;overglaze enamels, blue, turquoise, crackled

DimensionsOverall: 9.5 x 15.9 x 20.2 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham

Object number2007.007.023

DescriptionShallow oval, crab-shaped bowl has black relief eyes on one side and legs and claws on the base. There are two rectangular feet at the back and two claws form the front feet. There is an overall mottled and crackled glaze in white, blue, & turquoise.
Colour: white; blue; turquoise

Status

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