Historical imaginings

Keeper of the White Bowl.

He carries a white bowl to his guest, supporting the base with one paw and steadying its side with the other.

Explore the looks
01 lookTea
Look 01A bowl for a guest

The story / Keeper of the White Bowl

The character’s story

A quiet tea break begins with this small act of care.

Cultural context

A story inspired by the Liao period. The long robe draws on a mural from Tazishan; the white bowl on a dark stand comes from a separate scene at Baoshan. These are different monuments. Carrying the bowl in his paws, and the tea creature himself, are inventions for this story.

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Keeper of the White Bowl / Collection

The looks01

01 Look
Front

A long brick-red robe, pale cuffs, a dark belt and soft ochre boots. The open white bowl rests on a broad dark stand held in his paws.

00 / Original form

Character starts with form.

A golden head with a broad curved leaf, olive eyes and a short, sturdy body, without clothing or props.