Lidded Vase
206 BC-0008 AD (made)
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This lidded vase was used to store grains or alcohol. In ancient China such vases were daily utensils. When their owners died they were sometimes buried with them.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, painted |
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| Gallery label | Lidded vase
Western Han dynasty
206 BC-AD 8
Pottery vases like this were made especially for burials, to imitate more expensive bronze or lacquered vessels.
Painted earthenware
J. Ritchie Gift
Museum no. C.628-1925(2007) |
| Credit line | J. Richtie Gift |
| Summary | This lidded vase was used to store grains or alcohol. In ancient China such vases were daily utensils. When their owners died they were sometimes buried with them. |
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| Accession number | C.628-1925 |
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| Record created | April 2, 2008 |
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