Description: Tang Dynasty footed bowl with traditional earthenware tomb wares. Bowl has Tang "sancai" (three color) lead-silicate glazes

History: Tang artisans drew from all the artistic influences with which they came in contact, adopting and adapting many exotic styles. Native styles were combined with imported western elements; shapes and decorative motifs from Persia, India, and Greece.

Provenance: Helen & Dr. Roland Kohen, Miami, FL

Dimensions: Weight (Pounds & Ounces) = 0.5 | Height(in) = 3 | Width(in) = 4 | Depth(in) = 4

Size of Artwork(in): 5" x 4' x 4"

Artist Name: Tang Dynasty, China

Medium: Clay earthenware

Circa: Circa 7th century AD

This footed pot is in near mint condition, it has the typical unglazed areas above of figures or the footrings of tang ceramic vessels because the potters were not able to control the flow of lead glaze during firings.