late 15th-early 16th century
H. 31.2 x Diam. 16.9 cm (12 5/16 x 6 5/8 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.
Inlaid celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over decoration inlaid in black and white slips
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1st-3rd century CERomanBronze
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1st millennium BCEIranianGlass
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12th-13th centuryChinese