Ewer with a Lion-shaped Spout, 10th-11th century, China, Shaanxi province, Tongshuan, Huangbaozhen, Five Dynasties period (907-960) or Northern Song dynasty (960-1126), green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware with modeled, carved and incised decoration, Yaozhou ware, Overall: h. 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.). Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund, 1948.220 © The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Incense Burner Top in the Shape of a Lion, 1100s, China, Shaanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), green-glazed porcelaneous stoneware, Yaozhou ware, Overall: h. 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.). The Fanny Tewksbury King Collection, 1966.26 © The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Bowl, Northern Celadon Ware, Yaozhou type, 11th Century, China, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), glazed stoneware, Diameter: w. 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: h. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.). Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund, 1930.308 © The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Covered Box with Carved Floral Design, Yaozhou Ware, 1100s, China, Shanxi province, Northern Song dynasty (960-1127), glazed stoneware, Diameter: w. 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: h. 5.2 cm (2 in.). John L. Severance Fund, 1962.41 © The Cleveland Museum of Art.