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Jar with Loop-Handles and Medallions

A work made of earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and underglaze molded decoration.
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  • A work made of earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and underglaze molded decoration.

Date:

Tang dynasty (618–907), first half of 8th century

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Jar with Loop-Handles and Medallions

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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700 CE–750 CE

Medium

Earthenware with three-color (sancai) lead glazes and underglaze molded decoration

Dimensions

A: h. 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.) diam. 8.0 cm (3 1/8 in.) b: h. 2.5 cm (1 in.) diam. 5.8 cm (2 1/4 in.)

Credit Line

Bequest of Russell Tyson

Reference Number

1964.865a-b

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