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Purchased with funds provided by the Bessie Timon Asian Art Acquisition Endowment.
Covered Jar
Purchased with funds provided by the Bessie Timon Asian Art Acquisition Endowment.
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Covered Jar

DepartmentAsian Art
CultureChinese
Date1127-1279
MediumPorcelaneous stoneware with celadon glaze
Dimensionsh. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm)
diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm)
Credit LineSan Antonio Museum of Art, purchased with funds provided by the Bessie Timon Asian Art Acquisition Endowment
Object number92.19.2.a-b
Geography
Place madeChina
General regionAsia
DescriptionLongquan celadon five-spout jar and cover, the upper section of pagoda-shape surmounted by five vertical spouts, above a U-shaped lower half with carved petal design. The domed cover with everted rim surmounted by bird handle. All covered in a fine unctuous green glaze.ProvenanceMichael B. Weisbrod, Inc., New York
On view
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