Antique Vietnamese Cobalt Glaze Ceramic Bowl. Loose blue geometric pattern around exterior rim, irregular interior area.
Size: 6 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.
Although heavily influenced by the Chinese ceramic tradition, Vietnamese materials and potting styles are unique. Technically not porcelain, which is translucent and pure white, their stoneware is different in appearance from Chinese and other Southeast Asian ceramics. Vietnamese wares are typically more heavily potted and have an off-white clay body, with their blue tones created by cobalt oxide imported from West Asia via China.Vietnam entered the international trade during the 14th Century and produced the greatest volume and variety of wares for Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia. However, by the 16th Century, due to intense competition from the Chinese kilns, the export of Vietnamese wares to these markets was greatly reduced.
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6 3/4 x 6 3/4 x 1 3/4 in.