This tea bowl has a wide mouth, in the shape of a five-petalled sunflower, tapering off below the rim of the mouth; it has a ring foot. The bowl is decorated all over with green glaze, with a ring of white glaze running a round the mouth, which creates a striking visual effect. The lustrous glaze is covered with a delicate crackle; in places, marks can be seen that were made during the process of drawing from the kiln, and the traces of the supports on which the bowl rested during firing are visible on the foot rim. This green-glazed tea bowl with a white rim represents a break with conventional monochrome ceramic decoration; the contrast between the two colors adds an extra level of aesthetic refinement to the piece.

D: 12.5 cm