Pilgrim Flask (Bianhu) with Two Lug Handles and with Decoration of a Floral Arabesque
VesselsChinese8th-9th century

Pilgrim Flask (Bianhu) with Two Lug Handles and with Decoration of a Floral Arabesque

8th-9th century

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Monochrome lead-glazed ware: molded white earthenware with lead-fluxed caramel-brown glaze
Culture
Chinese
Period
Tang dynasty, 618-907
Century
8th-9th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14.7 x 11 x 6.1 cm (5 13/16 x 4 5/16 x 2 3/8 in.)

Provenance

William B. Goldstein, M.D. purchased from Roger Keverne, London

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