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Jar and Lid

8th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Lidded jar, white earthenware with streaked green and yellow lead glazes. Ovoid, with flattened cover and knob.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Jar
  • Lid
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with coloured lead glazes
Brief description
Lidded jar, white earthenware with green and yellow lead glazes; China, Tang dynasty, 8th century
Physical description
Lidded jar, white earthenware with streaked green and yellow lead glazes. Ovoid, with flattened cover and knob.
Dimensions
  • Height: 27cm
Styles
Credit line
Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee
Collection
Accession number
C.867&A-1936

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Record createdMarch 15, 2007
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