This deep bowl with steep sides has a light green glaze. It features incised chrysanthemum petal design on the exterior. Such wares are referred to as ‘celadon’, a generic term for green-glazed wares in Chinese ceramics produced since the Southern Song dynasty. These wares are prized for their lustrous green tone that resembles jade. Green- glazed wares were obviously highly esteemed in China as they were uncovered in tomb excavations all over the country. They were also immensely popular overseas and can be found in almost all parts of Asia, parts of the Middle East and even Africa. This bowl was acquired in the Philippines and was used as a utility ware.
