Chinese Low Bowl with Crackle Finish and Floral Motifs

A shallow bowl the color of mist on a pond.

Chinese potters made this low bowl in porcelain in the early 20th century, with a crackle finish and floral motifs. Celadon-glazed bowls of this type are commonly associated with tableware and display in the long tradition of Chinese ceramics. The glaze is pale grey-green and softly translucent, finely crazed across the inside. Faint incised petals and leaves spiral out from a small center, visible only when the light catches them. The wide, gently sloping walls end in a thin rim.

About 3 inches high and 8 across. Put it on a table and let it be quiet.