17th-19th century
H. 6.9 x Diam. 14.3 cm (2 11/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.
Terracotta
GreekEnameled blue-and-white ware, "wucai" type: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels; with underglaze cobalt-blue mark reading "Da Ming Jiajing nian zhi" on the base
16th centuryChineseCarved rhinoceros horn
16th-17th centuryChineseCast bronze
ChinesePewter
17th centuryGermanCeramic
20th centuryFrenchGrayish brown agate with brown mottles; tourmaline cover with attached ivory spoon
19th centuryChineseTerracotta
5th century BCEGreekIncised celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised decoration. Reportedly recovered in Kaesŏng, Kyŏnggi province.
12th centuryKoreanTerracotta
6th century BCEGreekEarthenware with incised and combed decoration
5th millennium BCEChinese