Rice Measure with Dragon Handle

Place of OriginChina

DateHan Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)

DimensionsDiam of Bowl: 5 1/2 in.; H of c.: 2 1/2 in.

MediumGlazed earthenware; dark green glaze; iridescence

ClassificationCeramics

Credit LinePurchased with funds from the Libbey Endowment, Gift of Edward Drummond Libbey

Object number

1950.317

Not on View

DescriptionDark green glazed earthenware vessel with iridescence, featuring a small bowl-like body with a prominent dragon-shaped handle. The glaze shows signs of silvering typical of lead-based green glazes from burial contexts.

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