VesselsChinese8th-9th century

Small Circular Bowl with Abstract Decor

8th-9th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Sancai ("three-color") ware; white earthenware with lead-fluxed clear, emerald-green, and caramel-brown glazes on the interior and lead-fluxed caramel-brown glaze over molded decoration on the exterior

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th-9th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4.2 x Diam. 9.8 cm (1 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.)

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