Vase
VesselsChinese

Vase

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Glass
Culture
Chinese
Period
Song dynasty, 960-1279
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 13 × Diam. 5.1 cm (5 1/8 × 2 in.)

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