Amphora

Title
Amphora
Year/Period
Tang dynasty (618-906 CE)
Region
China
Object Type
amphorae (storage vessels)
Dimension
Object size: H28
Accession No.
1992-00148
Collection of
Asian Civilisations Museum
Credit Line
Gift of The Shaw Foundation

This white-glazed amphora has a tapered form and handles in the shape of dragon heads biting into the rim. This type of vessel is thought to take its inspiration from West Asia metalware ewers.

 

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