VesselsChinese10th-11th century

Ovoid Jarlet with Alternating Decoration of Fish and Shells

10th-early 11th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Possibly Xing ware; porcelain with incised and appliqué decoration. Possibly made at the Xing kilns, Hebei province.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Five Dynasties period (907-960) to Northern Song period (960-1127)

Century

10th-11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

6.7 x 6.7 cm (2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.)

Provenance

Shirley Nye, New York, NY, gift to HUAM

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