Covered Cup With Design of Lotus Petals

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Five Dynasties period, 907–960
Date: early to mid-10th century
Material: Xing ware; porcelaneous stoneware with clear glaze
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Ceramics, containers
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 230
Dimensions: height with cover: 3 in. (7.6 cm)
height of cover: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
diameter of cover: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
height of cup: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm)
diameter of mouth of cup: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm)
diameter of foot of cup: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit Line: Spink Asian Art Collection, Bequest of Edith J. and C. C. Johnson Spink
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 129:2014.1a,b

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