Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase, 3300 BCE -2900 BCE
H. 11.8 x Diam. 26.6 cm (4 5/8 x 10 1/2 in.)
Export blue-and-white ware, imitation kraak porcelain: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue; with underglaze cobalt blue hallmark of a single Chinese character reading "yu" (jade) within a double circle on the base
17th-18th centuryChineseYue ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over molded, carved, and incised decoration
10th-11th centuryChineseTang white ware: white stoneware with applique handles and pale celadon glaze
7th centuryChineseHard-paste porcelain, biscuit reliefs, incised decoration, and gilding
19th centuryGermanGray stoneware with blackened surface
5th-4th century BCEChineseTinned copper
17th centuryPersianNorthern black ware of Cizhou type: light gray stoneware with dark brown glaze, the decoration painted in overglaze iron oxide
12th-13th centuryChineseGlass
ItalianTerracotta with glossy black paint
RomanCloisonné enamel
18th centuryChineseSilver, gilt
18th centuryBritish