隋 高足杯|Stem cup

Unknown

late 6th–early 7th century · Glazed stoneware · Asian Art

The dragons circling this bulbous jar are represented by their sinuous, scaly bodies. Such abstraction, along with the speed of the brush, imbues the piece with great vigor and a "modern" aesthetic.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 6th–early 7th century

Medium

Glazed stoneware

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Purchase, Gift of Elizabeth V. Cockcroft, by exchange, 2006