Vase
3rd century BC-1st century AD (made)
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Vase of unglazed grey earthenware with unfired painting. Globular body with tapering neck and bowl shaped lip. The decoration consists of four horizontal bands containing scrollwork and geometrical designs. Round the shoulder a raised ring and round the body an incised ring.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Unglazed grey earthenware with unfired painting |
| Brief description | Vase, unglazed grey earthenware with unfired painting, China, Western Han dynasty, 3rd century BC-1st century AD |
| Physical description | Vase of unglazed grey earthenware with unfired painting. Globular body with tapering neck and bowl shaped lip. The decoration consists of four horizontal bands containing scrollwork and geometrical designs. Round the shoulder a raised ring and round the body an incised ring. |
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| Accession number | C.604-1925 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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