Miniature

Funerary Jar

31-31-15

From: China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 31-31-15
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Chinese
Provenience China | Near Canton | Mei Wa School Estate
Section Asian
Materials Clay | Slip
Technique Ceramic | Fired | Slipped
Description

Miniature tall jar. Of soft yellow buff clay partially covered with a dirty dark grey slip. Wide mouth with rolled back collar. Made probably for mortuary use only.

Height 5.7 cm
Outside Diameter 2 cm
Credit Line Purchased from Mrs. Theodore Greene, 1931

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