VesselsChinese6th-7th century

Globular Jar with Four Double-Loop Handles, with Relief-Ring Decor, and with Blue Streaking

6th-7th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Northern Yue-type ware: light gray stoneware with olive-hued celadon glaze over relief and appliqué decoration, the glaze streaked with blue

Culture

Chinese

Period

Sui dynasty, 581-618

Century

6th-7th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 18.2 x Diam. 17.5 cm (7 3/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

Provenance

William B. Goldstein, Wilton, CT purchased from Blitz Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art, Amsterdam

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