Bowl, 12th-13th century, 3 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. ( x cm), Stoneware with blue glaze and purple markings, China, 12th-13th century, This small bowl is a striking example of the type of thick, rich opalescent blue with purple splashes that gained popularity at the court of emperor Hui Zong(r. 1101-1125). The suffused glaze has an exceptional sense of depth and radiant sparkle

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