VesselsChinese8th-9th century

Small Tripod Bowl (or Cup) with Tab Handle

8th-9th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

White stoneware with appliqué handle and feet and with dark brown glaze on the exterior and clear glaze on the interior. Place of manufacture uncertain--probably from northern China.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Tang dynasty, 618-907

Century

8th-9th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 4 x W. 11.8 x Diam. 9.9 cm (1 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.)

Provenance

Peter W. Scheinman purchased at Christie's, New York in September 2001 (Sale 9822, Lot 27) Formerly in the Mr. and Mrs. Myron S. Falk, Jr. Collection, New York Mr. and Mrs. Myron S. Falk, Jr. purchased from dealer C.T. Loo, New York in December 1949

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