It is also called “Midori Tenmoku”.
It is a bowl made from Jian ware to the Southern Song Dynasty in Jian ware or Cizhou ware, and has the same shape, size, and weight as Jian ware.
| Title | Jian ware “Green Tenmoku” |
|---|---|
| Period | Song dynasty (960–1279) |
| Culture | China |
| Area/Kiln | Jian ware |
| Dimensions | H. 2 9/16 in. ; Diam. 4 3/4 in. ; Diam. of foot 1 9/16 in. |
| Classification | Ceramics |
| Glaze | Ash Glaze |
| owner | WD Collection |
| Number | 000009 |
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