Zoomorphic Pitcher
13th century
Description
This pitcher is molded in the shape of an ox; the animal wears a harness defined in low relief. Despite the thinness of the potting, the vessel is intact. The glaze has deteriorated in some areas, but the overall surface is in very good condition.
Dimensions
18.4 x 10.2 cm (7 1/4 x 4 in.)
Provenance
[Mansour Gallery, London, 1978], sold; to Stanford and Norma Jean Calderwood, Belmont, MA (1978-2002), gift; to Harvard Art Museums, 2002.
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