西晉 青瓷虎子|Vessel in shape of a crouching tiger

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3rd–5th century · Stoneware with celadon glaze · Asian Art

Fanciful vessels such as this were produced primarily in south China; however, examples in both clay and bronze have been found in the north as well. The shape has a long history and was first produced in the second and third centuries for pouring liquids.

Artist

Unknown

Date

3rd–5th century

Medium

Stoneware with celadon glaze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1960