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Covered ovoid jar on attached base

Covered ovoid jar on attached base

Chinese

Oblong ovoid jar with cover and attached stand; the jar with small mouth opening and attached to a foliate base supported on a short footring; the cover resembling a broad-rimmed hat with finial; white earthenware with variegated iron-brown and copper-green lead-fluxed glazes over incised, molded, and applique elements.

Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glaze

Liao dynasty, 907-1125

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