Title
Jar
Object Type
Date
ca. 1165
Description
A large Cizhou carved baluster jar from the Song/Yuan Dynasty covered in a dark brown glaze cut through to a buff colored body. The cut through creates a band of blossoming peony scrolls.
Cultural Origin
Chinese
Medium
Earthenware, glaze
Extent
Overall: 12 5/16 x 13 in. (31.3 x 33 cm)
Collection
Source
Purchased by Doris Duke at Parke-Bernet Galleries, March 4, 1955, Sale 1575, lot 81 ( The Collection of the late Mrs. Seton Porter)
Identifier
1999.729
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