late 5th-early 6th century
H. 25.7 x Diam. 17.2 cm (10 1/8 x 6 3/4 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.
Northern black ware of Cizhou type: light gray stoneware with dark brown glaze, the russet markings in overglaze iron oxide
12th centuryChineseFritware with overglaze painted decoration in mina'i technique
13th centuryPersianPale greenish white nephrite
18th-19th centuryChineseTerracotta, bucchero
EtruscanPlaster
Yue ware: stoneware with celadon glaze
3rd-4th century CEChineseTerracotta; pale yellow clay with slip, blackish-brown paint and applied purple
7th-6th century BCEGreekUnderglaze slip-painted earthenware
10th centuryPersianSilver
17th-19th centuryFrenchColorless glass
2nd-3rd century CERoman