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Short neck with two loop handles, fluted shoulder, gray glaze.
Large Jar
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Large Jar

Maker Thai Artist
DateQing dynasty (1644-1911), 19th century
Place of originChina
MediumCeramic
Dimensions6 × 7 × 7 in. (15.2 × 17.8 × 17.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Dr. Don Q. and Beverly Vining
Object number2016.15.19
Collections
Visual DescriptionShort neck with two loop handles, fluted shoulder, gray glaze.
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Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
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