Vessel in the Form of a Bird Holding a Lobed Cup with Its Beak

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Tang dynasty, 618–907
Date: 7th–8th century
Material: Gongxian ware; earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze
from: Gongxian, Henan province, China, Asia
Classification: Ceramics, containers
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 230
Dimensions: 3 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. (7.6 x 15.2 x 7 cm)
Credit Line: Bequest of Samuel C. Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 930:1940

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