Shiwan Ware Square Vase

Place of ManufactureAsia

MediumMaterial: stoneware;glaze, enamel, black-gold

DimensionsOverall (depth is measurement of base): 18.2 x 7.6 x 6.5 cm

ClassificationsDECORATIVE ART

Credit LineGift of the American Friends of Canada through the generosity of Carol Potter Peckham

Object number2006.014.003

DescriptionBlack glazed, rectangular vase tapers slightly toward a raised footed base. It has square shoulders and a short square neck with a flat squared off rim. Two sides have lion heads with ring designs while the opposing sides and shoulders have geometric patterning.
Colour: black

Status

Not on view