VesselsChinese10th-11th century

Ewer with Dished Mouth, Double-Strand Handle, and Segmented Arching Spout

10th-11th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Northern black ware of Cizhou type: light gray stoneware with dark brown glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Five Dynasties period (907-960) to Northern Song period (960-1127)

Century

10th-11th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

23.5 x 12.9 cm (9 1/4 x 5 1/16 in.)

Provenance

Peter W. Scheinman purchased from Luen Chai Curios, Hong Kong

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