Ewer

China

Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644)

  • Titles Ewer (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium porcelain
  • Dimensions 5 5/8 × 4 1/8 × 3 3/8 in. (14.3 × 10.5 × 8.6 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. A. Gerow Hodges, 1982.265
  • Work Type ewer
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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