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1st–3rd century · Earthenware with incised decoration under amber glaze · Asian Art

Like many early ceramic shapes, the shape of this storage jar is based on more expensive bronze and lacquer prototypes. The wide mouth, the articulated rim, and the amber glaze of this example help date the piece to the Eastern Han dynasty.

Artist

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Date

1st–3rd century

Medium

Earthenware with incised decoration under amber glaze

Culture

China

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Charlotte C. and John C. Weber Collection, Gift of Charlotte C. and John C. Weber, 1994