Chinese Vessel in the Shape of a Duck and Rhyton (Illustration)

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Illustration

by James Blake Wiener
published on 02 December 2018

This beautiful vessel in the shape of a duck and rhyton comes from China's Henan province, and it was made at the Gongxian kilns during the Tang Dynasty. It is believed to have been created during the 8th century CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).

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 Ancient History Encyclopedia and formerly was its Communications Director.

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APA Style

Wiener, J. B. (2018, December 02). Chinese Vessel in the Shape of a Duck and Rhyton. Ancient History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/9636/

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Wiener, James B. "Chinese Vessel in the Shape of a Duck and Rhyton." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Last modified December 02, 2018. https://www.ancient.eu/image/9636/.

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Wiener, James B. "Chinese Vessel in the Shape of a Duck and Rhyton." Ancient History Encyclopedia. Ancient History Encyclopedia, 02 Dec 2018. Web. 19 Apr 2019.