Flattened Jar, Sui (581–618)–early Tang (618–907) dynasty, ca. late 6th–7th century, China, Stoneware with molded decoration und
Flattened Jar, Sui (581–618)–early Tang (618–907) dynasty, ca. late 6th–7th century, China, Stoneware with molded decoration under olive-yellow glaze, H. 8 15/16 in. ( cm); W. 7 5/8 in. ( cm); D. 4 1/4 in. ( cm), Ceramics, The mold-impressed design on either side of these two jars is suggestive of classic Greek ornament. The scrolling grapevine decorative motif has an ultimate Hellenistic prototype; it can be traced from the West through Central Asia to China
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