Chinese Ceramic Cup

Wide, shallow cone of a bowl in dusty periwinkle, glazed to a high shine.

This porcelain cup is from China, and dates to the 20th century. Chinese porcelain cups have been produced for centuries in many shapes and sizes, and they are generally prized for their thin walls and smooth glazes. Flaring conical bowl with a small, narrow foot and a perfectly smooth glaze. The interior is a soft blue-lavender with bright reflections that slide across the curve. The exterior is paler, and the rim is thin and crisp. It is 2 inches high and 3.75 in diameter.

Cool, calm and impossibly tidy, like a little pool.