Chinese Gourd-Shaped Ewer and Cover

Illustration

James Blake Wiener
by
published on 01 December 2018
Chinese Gourd-Shaped Ewer and Cover Download Full Size Image

This beautiful gourd-shaped ewer and cover comes from China's Yue kilns, which were in Zhejiang province. They were made during the era of the Northern Song Dynasty, around c. 11-12th centuries CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).

Remove Ads

Advertisement

About the Author

James Blake Wiener
James is a writer and former Professor of History. He holds an MA in World History with a particular interest in cross-cultural exchange and world history. He is a co-founder of World History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

Cite This Work

APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 01). Chinese Gourd-Shaped Ewer and Cover. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9630/chinese-gourd-shaped-ewer-and-cover/

Chicago Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Chinese Gourd-Shaped Ewer and Cover." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 01, 2018. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/9630/chinese-gourd-shaped-ewer-and-cover/.

MLA Style

Wiener, James Blake. "Chinese Gourd-Shaped Ewer and Cover." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 01 Dec 2018. Web. 02 Oct 2022.

Membership