Hill Jar
29-25-7A
Location: On Display in the Asia Galleries
From: China | Shaanxi | Xi'an
Curatorial Section: Asian
Object Number | 29-25-7A |
Current Location | Asia Galleries - On Display |
Culture | Chinese |
Provenience | China | Shaanxi | Xi'an |
Period | Han Dynasty |
Date Made | 1st Century BCE - 3rd Century CE |
Section | Asian |
Materials | Clay | Lead Glaze |
Technique | Low Relief | Glazed | Fired |
Iconography | Animals | Bear |
Description | Hill jar made of light reddish terracotta which is covered with a dark green glaze which is partly iridescent. There is a decorative band of running animals in low relief on the body which is supported by three feet resembling auspicious bears. Some hard, earthy incrustation is visible on the surface. |
Height | 25.4 cm |
Credit Line | Museum Purchase, 1929 |
Other Number | 6210 - Other Number |
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