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Cylindrical Jar with Mountain-Shaped Lid

A work made of earthenware with molded and carved decoration.
CC0 Public Domain Designation

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  • A work made of earthenware with molded and carved decoration.

Date:

Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)

Artist:

China

About this artwork

Status

Currently Off View

Department

Arts of Asia

Title

Cylindrical Jar with Mountain-Shaped Lid

Place

China (Artist's nationality:)

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Made 206 BCE–9 CE

Medium

Earthenware with molded and carved decoration

Dimensions

H. 20.3 cm (8 in.) diam. 15.2 (6 in.)

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer

Reference Number

1937.781

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