8th-9th century
H. 4 x W. 11.8 x Diam. 9.9 cm (1 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 3 7/8 in.)
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
Numbered Jun ware: light gray stoneware with variegated blue glaze; with Chinese numeral 9 (jiu) inscribed on base before firing
15th centuryChineseSilver
19th centuryAmericanIncised celadon ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over incised decoration
12th centuryKoreanWoven sheet silver
6th centuryChineseHard-paste porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels
19th centuryGermanEnameled porcelain: porcelain with decoration painted in overglaze polychrome enamels
19th centuryChineseCeramic
20th centuryAmericanTerracotta
7th century BCEGreekExport enameled porcelain: porcelain with decoration painted in overglaze blue, black, and gold enamels
20th centuryChineseCast bronze
11th-10th century BCEChinese