Tazza Cup
CultureChinese
DateYuan dynasty (1279-1368)
MediumPottery vessel
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/8 × 6 inches (13.02 × 15.24 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number35-252
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DescriptionNarrow spreading base, scalloped at the top, supporting a large round bowl with folded lip. Body of vessel decorated with band of incised petal designs separated by three vertical lines. Dark brown glaze on foot, cream glaze on bowl. Foot repaired.
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