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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
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