late 5th-first half 6th century
H. 23.1 x Diam. 17.9 cm (9 1/8 x 7 1/16 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.
Inlaid celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over decoration inlaid in black and white slips
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19th centuryChineseTerracotta
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17th centuryChineseLeaded bronze
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1st century BCE-1st century CEChinese