Ladle
1st century-2nd century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Ladle (dou), in form of a bowl with the sides pinched in, and a modelled dragon-head as handle; flat base with incised rings. Red earthenware with green lead glaze encrusted with irridescence.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Red earthenware with green lead glaze |
| Brief description | Ladle (dou), red earthenware with green lead glaze; China, Eastern Han dynasty, 1st-2nd century AD |
| Physical description | Ladle (dou), in form of a bowl with the sides pinched in, and a modelled dragon-head as handle; flat base with incised rings. Red earthenware with green lead glaze encrusted with irridescence. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Styles | |
| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
| Subjects depicted | |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | C.14-1935 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
