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A small greenish-grey ceramic vase with a flared rim, narrow neck, and round body. It features horizontal bands around its center.
Vase (hu)
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Vase (hu)

Artist Chinese Artist
DateHan Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumEarthenware
Dimensions5 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (13.3 x 10.5 x 10.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1994.3.5
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Visual DescriptionA small greenish-grey ceramic vase with a flared rim, narrow neck, and round body. It features horizontal bands around its center.
A small greenish-grey ceramic vase with a flared rim, narrow neck, and round body. It features horizontal bands around its center.
Chinese Artist
Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
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Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
A ceramic pitcher with a side handle, wide cylindrical neck, and bulbous body tapering to a small base. It features horizontal cream, brown, and black bands decorated with intricate scrolling patterns, large circular motifs, and Persian text.
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Seljuk period, 13th century
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Han Dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE)
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Chinese Artist
Han Dynasty (206 BCE - 220 CE)
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Small, pale grey-green ceramic bowl with a conical shape and a flared rim. The bowl has a reddish-brown, unglazed circular foot.
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Small, grey-green ceramic jar with a round, bulbous body. It features a short neck with a rolled rim and two small, looped handles attached at the shoulder.
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