VesselsChinese6th century

Small, Covered, Broad-Shouldered, Wide-Mouthed Jar, the Jar with Four Squared Lug Handles

6th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Yue-type ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over appliqué handles and incised bowstring lines

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern and Southern Dynasties period, 420-589

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

including cover: H. 13.1 x W. 12.5 x Diam. 12.2 cm (5 3/16 x 4 15/16 x 4 13/16 in.)

Provenance

William B. Goldstein, Wilton, CT purchased from J.J. Lally & Co., New York

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