The pattern shines like an oil spot.
Since the pattern hangs down, it is also a Hare’s-Fur Glaze.
You can see that the glaze flow is large and the glaze is very thick.
It’s small for Tenmoku.
| Title | Tenmoku Tea Bowl with “Oil-Spot” |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Jian ware |
| Dimensions | H. 2 3/16 in. ; Diam. 3 1/2 in. ; Diam. of foot 1 3/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Iron Glaze（Black） |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000005 |
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