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Ewer

907-960 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Ewer of coarse-bodied stoneware covered with a brownish-celadon glaze. Pear-shaped body, narrow neck with wide flaring mouth, short curved spout, loop handle in the form of a flat band moulded with herringbone and other linear ornament in relief.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Stoneware with celadon glaze
Brief description
Ewer, stoneware with celadon glaze, China, Five Dynasties (907-960)
Physical description
Ewer of coarse-bodied stoneware covered with a brownish-celadon glaze. Pear-shaped body, narrow neck with wide flaring mouth, short curved spout, loop handle in the form of a flat band moulded with herringbone and other linear ornament in relief.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.9cm
  • Diameter: 15.2cm
Style
Credit line
Given by Dr W. M. Tapp
Collection
Accession number
C.79-1927

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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