A small bowl shows us the rich and long-lasting history of China.

Long before the Neolithic Age, people started to use bowls to hold food. The earliest china bowls, which were used in the Shang Dynasty (1600-1100 BC) and the Warring States period (475-221 BC), originated from the primitive celadon chinaware. After that period, there were few differences between the shapes of the bowls through successive dynasties. The quality of the bowls improved greatly, virtually coincidentally with social development. Moreover, the uses of bowls became more specific and diverse; for example, there were specific bowls for rice, soup, and tea.

The woman in the bowl is so graceful. The mixture of red and white gives us a wonderful sight effect.