Chinese Ceramic Bowl

A soft olive-green bowl with a bite taken out of the rim.

This glazed pottery bowl is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Bowls are among the most common ceramic forms, and the profile of the foot, the wall and the rim often varies by region and period. A deep, rounded bowl with a thin, matte green glaze and faint throwing rings visible inside. A large, irregular chip breaks the rim on the far side, exposing pale body. The unglazed foot is cream-colored and slightly rough. It is 2 inches high and 3 in diameter.

Chipped, humble, and still holding its shape with dignity.