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2012_91_58 (2).jpg

Ewer with rooster spout and dragon handle (唐朝) Tang Dynasty 618 – 906 CE. Pottery with yellow and white lead glaze. This pitcher shows influence from the west(comma) Persia most likely. During the Táng dynasty trade along the silk road flowed freely bringing many foreign influences to the major cities of Chang-an(comma) Luoyang(comma) and Kaifeng. Persian(comma) Indian(comma) and European trade goods have been found in Táng excavations.