Bowl with Inscription (Kui Chŏn)
15th-early 16th century
Dimensions
H. 8.2 x Diam. 18.6 cm (3 1/4 x 7 5/16 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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