Bowl

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Kilns producing Jun ware, which were based in north China, are listed among the kilns that made wares for the court during the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127). The light blue color of the glaze on this elegant bowl typifies some of the finest Jun wares produced during this period.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art