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Vessel in the Form of a BearWestern Jin dynasty, 265-316

Not on view
Celadon-glazed ceramic vessel in the form of a crouching lion-like creature, with a wide gaping mouth, incised fur texture, and a cylindrical opening at the top of the head
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Vessel in the Form of a Bear
Place Made
China
Date Made
Western Jin dynasty, 265-316
Medium
Molded stoneware with incised decoration and green glaze
Dimensions
3 7/8 x 3 x 3 1/2 in. (9.84 x 7.62 x 8.89 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. Robert H. Blumenfield in honor of the museum's 40th anniversary
Accession Number
M.2005.68.1
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Townsend, Jen and Renée Zettle-Sterling. Cast: Art and Objects Made Using Humanity's Most Transformational Process. Atglen, PA: Schiffer Publishing Ltd., 2017.