Pot

China

Six Dynasties (220–589)

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Provenance

Title: Pot
Period: Six Dynasties (220–589)
Culture: China
Medium: Gray stoneware (Yue ware)
Dimensions: H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); Diam. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm); Diam of rim 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Classification: Ceramics
Credit Line: Gift of J. T. Tai & Co. Inc., 1962
Object Number: 62.35
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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