Ovoid Ewer with Flaring, Beak Shaped Spout, and Handle with Human Head

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Ovoid Ewer with Flaring, Beak Shaped Spout, and Handle with Human Head

Place

China (Artist's nationality)

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700 CE–799 CE

Medium

Stoneware with yellowish-white glaze

Dimensions

29 × 14.8 × 14 cm (11 7/16 × 5 13/16 × 5 1/2 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Henry C. Schwab

Reference Number

1941.611

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