Ewer with lobed body, domed cover with vegetal sprig handle, molded spout, spiral handle, floral sprays painted in underglaze-iron.

Melon-Shaped Lidded Pitcher with Makara-Spout and Handle Leaf-Lid Painted with Blossom Sprays

Vietnam

13th-14th century

  • Titles Melon-Shaped Lidded Pitcher with Makara-Spout and Handle Leaf-Lid Painted with Blossom Sprays (Descriptive)
  • Medium glazed stoneware and underglaze iron-oxide
  • Dimensions 7 5/8 x 6 1/2 in. (19.4 x 16.5 cm)
  • Credit Line Collection of the Art Fund, Inc. at the Birmingham Museum of Art; Bequest of William M. Spencer III, AFI.38.2010a-b
  • Work Type ewer with cover
  • Classification Containers
  • On View

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