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Ewer with Parrots

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Olive green ceramic ewer with rounded body, short neck, and curved handle. Spout curved downward on left. Etched design on body featuring two birds in circular pattern. Handle on right side. No visible base decoration.

Artwork Details

Date
10th century
Medium
Stoneware with incised decoration under celadon glaze (Yue ware)
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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