13th-14th century
H. 5.2 x Diam. 18.6 cm (2 1/16 x 7 5/16 in.)
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maria C. Henderson (1923-2007), Medford, MA (by 1969-1988), inherited; by Maria C. Henderson, Medford, MA (1988-1991), partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.
Blue-and-white ware: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue
19th centuryChineseMetal
16th centuryItalianUnderglaze slip-painted earthenware
10th centuryPersianEarthenware
10th-13th centurySyrianSilver, fruitwood
18th centuryBritish, ScottishYue-type ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over applique lug handles; the damaged rim banded in metal; painted decoration added in modern times. From northern China -- place of manufacture uncertain.
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18th centuryGermanTerracotta
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RomanCarved rhinoceros horn
17th centuryChinese