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A bulbous ceramic jar with a sculpted, conical lid. It features an amber glaze with mottled green patches, a narrowed neck, horizontal bands around its middle, a short base, and two small loop handles on its shoulders.
Jar with Cover (hu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Jar with Cover (hu)

Artist Chinese Artist
DateHan Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumGlazed stoneware
Dimensions20 5/8 x 13 in. (52.4 x 33 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1994.26
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