Jar in Shape of Archaic Bronze Vessel (Hu), 1st–3rd century

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Jar in Shape of Archaic Bronze Vessel (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 ), 1st–3rd century, China, Earthenware with incised decoration under amber glaze, H. 16 in. ( cm), Ceramics, 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

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