Small Cup with Lightly Rounded Sides
second half 6th-7th century
Dimensions
H. 6.8 x Diam. 8.5 cm (2 11/16 x 3 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Peter W. Scheinman purchased from J.J. Lally & Co., New York Said to be formerly owned by a Mrs. Black, Peking, 1934
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