This tea bowl features a flared rim that is slightly recessed under the opening. The body of the bowl begins to narrow from the belly downward and has a thin bottom and round base. The whole body is glazed in a deep black finish. The bottom is unglazed, revealing a purplish black body resulting from the rich iron content of the clay used to create this piece. Black and brown rabbit-hair patterns are interspersed throughout the glaze. The rim is inlaid with a circlet of silver clasps which have since become mottled as a result of exposure to the elements after excavation. The body of the tea bowl is sturdy, and the glaze remains a rich black hue. This is an exemplary piece of fine artwork that typifies the famous Tianmu Tea Bowl.

D: 12.6 cm