Ovoid Jar with Blossom-Like Spotting

Ovoid Jar with Blossom-Like Spotting

Tang dynasty (618–906), first half of 8th century · China

Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and resist decoration

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Lucy Maud Buckingham Collection

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