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Granary Urn

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Public Domain

Artist
CultureChinese
Titles
  • Granary Urn
Date206 BC–220 AD
PlaceChina
MediumGreen glazed pottery
DimensionsOverall: 13 × 7 3/4 in. (33 × 19.7 cm)
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number39.6
Non exposé

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
ProvenanceResearch Ongoing
Exhibition HistoryEsso Eastern Inc., Houston, October 8–31, 1971.

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