Cover for Ding Food Vessel with Stylized Animal Decor
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Eastern Han dynasty
Date1st - 3rd century A.D.
MediumLead glazed ware | Ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.94
Not on view
DescriptionLid to a covered tripod bowl. Tripod bowl has two vertical loop handles, incised line encircling center of body, and three crouching figures forming legs of the tripod. Lid is of saucer shape with a rim which serves as foot when interted. Lid has designs of birds and animals molded in relief with a border diaper mostly obliterated. Lid interior unglazed, except for several small spots, vessel interior mostly unglazed but with large splash center bottom. Exterior bottom and inside of legs unglazed in triangular pattern. Piece originally green glazed, but now much irridescence and and glaze deterioration.
Unknown
18th-19th century
