Cizhou Bannister Jar
CultureChinese
DateSong dynasty (960-1279)
MediumPottery
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/8 × 6 1/4 inches (30.8 × 15.88 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: William Rockhill Nelson Trust
Object number31-135/28
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DescriptionPear-shaped vase with long slender neck and flaring mouth, on a low foot. Painted in white slip which stops above foot. Entire bottle covered with neutral glaze. Patch of brown on foot.
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