Tea Bowl (Chawan) with Sword-Pommel Pattern

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Tea Bowl (Chawan) with Sword-Pommel Pattern

China, Late Southern Sung dynasty or early Yuan dynasty, about 1200-1368
Furnishings; Serviceware
Carved black and red lacquer on wood core
2 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (6.99 x 10.8 cm)
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Nessley (M.79.180)
Not currently on public view

Bibliography

  • Lee, Yu-kuan.  Oriental Lacquer Art.  New York and Tokyo: Weatherhill, 1972.