Bottle Vase (chui-hu), 6th century
Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more
Yue ware Stoneware with incised decor under a celadon glazeexpand_more
Gift of Louis W. Hill, Jr.expand_more 76.72.8
On View in Gallery 204expand_more
The chui-hu is one of the most prevalent vessel shapes of the Six Dynasties period. This one is decorated with six large lotus petals suggesting possible Buddhist symbolism. Celadon wares with similar ornament have been executed from ancient kiln sites in Chekiang province.
Details
- Title
- Bottle Vase (chui-hu)
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 76.72.8
- Curator Approved
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