This tea bowl has a molded mouth rim, rounded belly and shallow ring foot. The rim is decorated with a ring of white glaze; below this white rim, the bowl is marble, with a layer of translucent glaze on top. The foot is unglazed. This type of marble porcelain was created in imitation of the texture of lacquer-ware; different-colored biscuit was used to create a visual effect resembling floating clouds or running water. This piece, believed to be from the Xiuwu Dangyanggu kiln in Henan Province, is an outstanding example of Song Dynasty ceramics.

D: 9.7 cm