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Sherd

10th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Sherd, part of a stand. Stoneware with celadon glaze. Decorated with flying phoenix in relief and incised floral scrolls. It bears a pasted label: 'Fostat'.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stoneware with celadon glaze
Brief description
Yue ware. Sherd, stoneware with celadon glaze; China, Tang dynasty, 10th century
Physical description
Sherd, part of a stand. Stoneware with celadon glaze. Decorated with flying phoenix in relief and incised floral scrolls. It bears a pasted label: 'Fostat'.
Dimensions
  • Length: 12.4cm
  • Width: 8.3cm
Styles
Credit line
Given by Mrs B. Z. Seligman
Production
Register
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
C.12-1962

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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