A Chinese Changsha kiln ewer dating from the Tang dynasty. The lobed ewer has a lotus design beneath its spout. Dimensions are: 7 1/4 inches tall X 6 inches wide, 18.4 cm X 15.2 cm. All measurements are approximate. Condition: There are significant areas of repair to the neck, rim, and handle. Provenance: From the estate of a surgeon in the Washington, D.C. area. The items were acquired from various auction houses including Christie's and Sotheby's prior to the 1990s. High resolution images can be found here.