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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 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (13.3 x 11.1 x 11.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineMuseum purchase, gift of Dr. and Mrs. David A. Cofrin
Object number1994.3.6
Collections
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.
Vase (hu)
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