Jar with Floral Scroll Decor
16th century
Dimensions
H. 12 x Diam. 15.3 cm (4 3/4 x 6 in.)
Provenance
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.
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