Covered Ovoid Ewer with Leaf or Feather Décor
VesselsChinese10th-11th century

Covered Ovoid Ewer with Leaf or Feather Décor

10th-11th century

Classification
Vessels
Medium
Liao sancai ("three-color") ware: pinkish buff earthenware with lead-fluxed emerald-green and amber-yellow glazes over incised decoration
Culture
Chinese
Period
Liao dynasty, 907-1125
Century
10th-11th century
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 15.9 x W. 14.6 x Diam. 11.6 cm (6 1/4 x 5 3/4 x 4 9/16 in.)

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