3rd-4th century CE
7.6 x 5.2 cm (3 x 2 1/16 in.)
Louise M. and George E. Bates, Camden, ME (by 1971-1992), gift; to the Harvard University Art Museums, 1992.
Enameled blue-and-white ware, "wucai" type: porcelain with decoration painted in underglaze cobalt blue and overglaze polychrome enamels; with underglaze cobalt-blue mark reading "Da Ming Wanli nian zhi" within a double circle on the base
16th-17th centuryChineseTerracotta
7th century BCEGreekHard-paste porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels and gold
18th centuryGermanYue-type ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over applique lug handles; the damaged rim banded in metal; painted decoration added in modern times. From northern China -- place of manufacture uncertain.
6th centuryChineseYue ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised decoration
3rd-4th century CEChinesePale blue glass
1st-2nd century CERomanRaku ware: light grayish buff earthenware with clear glaze suffused with pink blushes; repairs with red and gold lacquers
18th centuryJapaneseNorthern black ware of Cizhou type: light gray stoneware with dark brown glaze, the markings in overglaze iron oxide. Probably from the kilns at Zibo, Shandong province.
12th-13th centuryChineseGrayish brown agate with dark brown mottles
19th centuryChineseTerracotta
Leaded bronze
5th century BCEEtruscanTerracotta
Greek