Unknown Chinese
Funerary Jar

CultureChinese
Titles
  • Funerary Jar
Date2500–2000 BC
PlaceChina
MediumPainted ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 12 1/16 × 14 1/16 × 12 3/8 in. (30.6 × 35.7 × 31.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Roger Horchow
Object number87.260
Not on view

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Department
Asian Art
Object Type
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