Broad Pear-Shaped Jar with Concave Lid

Broad Pear-Shaped Jar with Concave Lid

Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century · China

Slip-coated and glazed stoneware

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

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