probably 14th-15th century
H. 38.8 x Diam. 32.5 cm (15 1/4 x 12 13/16 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.
Cast bronze with decoration inlaid in hseet gold, silver, and sheet silver
17th centuryChineseLight gray stoneware with appliqué handles and dark brown glaze. Place of manufacture uncertain--probably from northern China.
6th-7th centuryChineseCeramic
20th centuryGermanGreen Jun ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze
12th-13th centuryChineseLeaded bronze
7th-6th century BCEEtruscanGreen glass
Graeco-RomanTerracotta
RomanLight gray stoneware with dark brown glaze
11th centuryChineseBlue-green glass
3rd-4th century CERomanWhite stoneware with transparent glaze tinged with green
6th-7th centuryChineseCeramic
20th centuryGerman