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Written by: Lucas HughesContributing Writer · Furniture & Decorative Arts
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 21375
China, Tang dynasty (618-907)Ewer
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Many sancai or "three-color" lead-glazed wares-such as this ewerare notable for their heavy dependence on metalwork prototypes. Such polychrome glazed wares were intended for the tomb.
| Artist / Maker | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
|---|---|
| Date | 700–750 |
| Culture / Origin | China, Tang dynasty (618-907) |
| Medium | glazed earthenware, sancai (three-color ware) |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.); Overall: 27.3 cm (10 3/4 in.) |
| Department | Chinese Art |
| Type | Ceramic |
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