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A yellow-glazed ewer with round body, cylindrical neck, strap handle, and octagonal-shaped spout.
Yellow Ewer
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Yellow Ewer

Artist Chinese Artist
DateNorthern Song (960–1127), 10th-11th Century
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumGlazed stoneware
Dimensions9 5/8 x 8 x 6 1/4 in. (24.4 x 20.3 x 15.9 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, funds provided by the David A. Cofrin Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number2001.29.10
Collections
Visual DescriptionA yellow-glazed ewer with round body, cylindrical neck, strap handle, and octagonal-shaped spout.
Bibliography
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