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A squat ceramic vessel with a narrow neck and flared rim, covered in a glossy dark blue glaze. The glaze thins near the base, exposing unglazed brown clay. Chinese characters of "Xian" and "Yan" are inscribed on the shoulder of the bottle.
Squat Bottle with Black Glaze
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Squat Bottle with Black Glaze

Artist Chinese Artist
DateYuan Dynasty (1279-1368)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumGlazed stoneware
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number2002.4.3
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