VesselsChinese7th century

Globular Jar with Short Vertical Neck and Four Loop Handles

early 7th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Tang white ware: white stoneware with applique handles and pale celadon glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Sui (581-618) to Tang (618-907) dynasty

Century

7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 16.7 cm x Diam. 15.2 cm (6 9/16 in. x 6 in.)

Provenance

Robert D. Mowry, Brookline, Mass. (acquired in November 2002) Susan Chen Collection, Hong Kong

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