1st-3rd century
H. 8.2 x W. 8 x Depth. 7.4 cm (3 1/4 x 3 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)
Gregory (1922-1988) and Maia Henderson (?-2007), Medford, Ma (by 1969-1988) inherited; by Maia Henderson, Medford, Ma (1988-1991) partial gift and partial purchase; to Harvard University Art Museums, 1991.
Copper alloy
1st millennium BCEIranianEnameled porcelain, "famille jaune" type: porcelain with decoration painted in overglaze yellow, green, and aubergine enamels
18th centuryChineseBrass
13th centuryItalianPlaster
19th centuryItalianPlaster
19th centuryItalianPlaster
20th centuryGermanLimestone
13th centuryFrenchLeaded brass
Unidentified centuryRomanPlaster
19th centuryItalianSilver and rock crystal; the stone of Chinese or American origin
19th centuryJapaneseBronze with traces of black lacquer and gilding
7th-8th centuryThaiMarble
19th centuryAmerican