Amphora
Unknown
Tang dynasty (618-907), 8th century.
Medium
White stoneware with yellowish-white translucent glaze
Dimensions
55.5 × 28 cm (21 7/8 × 11 in.); Diam.: 28 cm (11 in.)
Classification
stoneware
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
87603
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...