VesselsChinese8th-9th century
Calabash-Shaped Bottle with Blue Splashes
8th cent. - 9th cent.
Dimensions
H. 22.1 x Diam. 18.1 cm (8 11/16 x 7 1/8 in.)
Provenance
Peter W. Scheinman purchased at Sotheby's, London Formerly in British Rail Pension Fund Collection
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