Buddhist Water Sprinkler (Kundika)

Buddhist Water Sprinkler (Kundika)

Tang dynasty (618–907), 7th century · China

Slip-coated stoneware with creme glaze

Art Institute of Chicago · Medieval (500–1500) · CC0 · Gift of Mr. Russell Tyson

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