VesselsChinese6th century

Covered jar with lotus petal decor

6th century

Description

Covered spherical jar with lower portion tapering inward to a flat base, shoulders taper inward to a short, vertical mouth rim; six squared lug handles encircle the shoulder in alternating configurations of single- and double-lugs; lightly carved stylized lotus-petal decor encircles the belly with petal tips pointing down toward the foot; lightly incised horizontal lines encircle the waist and shoulder; lid is gently domed and topped with a flat, square finial; carved stylized lotus-petals radiate from the center finial; light gray stoneware with light green celadon glaze; glaze stops short of the foot; base unglazed. Place of manufacture uncertain.

Classification

Vessels

Technique

Celadon

Medium

Stoneware with celadon glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern and Southern Dynasties period (420-589) to Sui dynasty (581-618)

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

with cover: H. 22.9 x Diam. 21.5 cm (9 x 8 7/16 in.)

Provenance

[The Chinese Porcelain Company, New York, 2000] sold; to Walter C. Sedgwick Foundation, Woodside, CA (2000-2006), partial gift; to Harvard University Art Museums, 2006.

Covered jar with lotus petal decor

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