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On display at V&A South Kensington
Ceramics, Room 137, The Curtain Foundation Gallery

Pouring Vessel and Lid

8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ewer with short spout and square handle, covered with cream-coloured glaze. Lid probably not original.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Pouring Vessel
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Earthenware, slipped and glazed
Brief description
Pouring vessel and lid, earthenware, glazed over cream slip, China, Tang dynasty, 8th century
Physical description
Ewer with short spout and square handle, covered with cream-coloured glaze. Lid probably not original.
Dimensions
  • Height: 17.5cm
  • Width: 15.3cm
Style
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Production
label
Collection
Accession number
CIRC.65&A-1935

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Record createdMarch 15, 2007
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