Ceramic: vessel

Production date
Mid 20th Century
Description
One glazed plain white Xing ware ewer in the form of an elongated globe. Vessel is surmounted by a narrow neck and out-turned lip and gradually tapers to a shallow narrow base. One side of the ewer presents a slender handle joining the shoulder to the lower neck. On the opposing side is a short cylindrical spout.

Production place
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 157 x 115 x 110mm
Named collection
Associated person
Associated person notes
Presented to Rewi Alley following his visit to Xiangtai district.
Associated notes
A gift to Canterbury Museum, delivered by Prof.
Zhu Xuanren, Vice Governor, Province of Gansu, 29/05/1983, during official visit.
Other Id
EX1999.60
103/83
Catalogue number
EX1999.60
Accession number
1983.103.1

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