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Earthenware Jar
Earthenware Jar
Chinese amber glazed earthenware ovoid jar, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Jar is glazed evenly over its surface, falling to an irregular line just above the foot. The vessel has atapered neck and flared lip above a baluster-shaped body.
Earthenware duck
Earthenware duck
Chinese Sancai glazed earthenware duck, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Predominantly ochre-glazed surface mottled with straw and green splashes, with closed wings on a circular base.
Ceremonial bowl
Ceremonial bowl
Chinese glazed earthenware tripod dish, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Circular dish with a concave lip, resting upon three short feet. The suface is decorated with a pattern of striped marbled designs within shaped panels.
Lidded box
Lidded box
Chinese parcel silver gilt apple form box and cover, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Lobed panels with raised gilt foliate and grape designs; the cover has a short stem.
Frog water dropper
Frog water dropper
Chinese Sancai glazed miniature earthenware frog water dropper, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE).
Hand mirror
Hand mirror
Chinese silvered bronze mirror, Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE). Mirror is decorated with a design of horses and other animals among grape-laden vines.
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