Chinese Tang Dynasty (618-906) Changsha ware pale yellow glazed ewer decorated with light brown-splashed glaze over relief molded leaf-form foliage designs on opposing sides beneath each of two loops. 9 1/4"H. This particular shape first appeared in China in the 8th century and was used for hot water. Very good overall condition. A few small glaze losses to one handle and a few small, fairly unnoticeable repairs to the body. See color illustration #10 in "A Handbook of Chinese Ceramics" by Suzanne G. Valenstein, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1989 and/or Fig. 68, page 98 of "The Chinese Potter" by Margaret Medley, 2001 edition and/or plate 14, page 67 of "Ancient Chinese Tea Wares," Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Hong Kong Museum of Art, 1994 for examples of similar ewers.