Oilholder vase

Chinese Collection

Accession Nr.: 72.48.1
Type: vessel; object for daily use; pottery
Date of production:
14th century
Yüan dynasty
Place of production:
Materials: earthenware
Techniques: glazed; painted
Dimensions: height: 8.2 cm
diameter (mouth): 3.3 cm
diameter (base): 5.4 cm
This is a small, round-bodied oilholder. The mouth rim widens out. The upper part of the vessel is coated with several layers of black glaze. The lower part of the vessel is painted.