Funerary Jar in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Vessel Hu with Molded Monster-ring Handles

Funerary Jar in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Vessel Hu with Molded Monster-ring Handles
Funerary Jar in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Vessel Hu with Molded Monster-ring Handles
(Eastern Han Dynasty (25 - 220))

Funerary Jar in the Shape of an Archaic Bronze Vessel Hu with Molded Monster-ring Handles

DateEastern Han dynasty (25-220 CE)
Mediumreddish-gray earthenware with iridescent green lead glaze
Dimensionsobject: 19 1/4 x 13 in. (diam.) (48.9 x 33 cm)
ClassificationCERAMICS
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of F. Bailey Vanderhoef, Jr.
Object number1991.148.16
Subject(s)
  • mythology
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
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