Vase
1100 BC-1000 BC (made)
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This 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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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware, unglazed |
| Brief description | Unglazed earthenware vase, China, Western Zhou, 1100-1000 BC |
| Physical description | Unglazed earthenware vase |
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| Summary | This 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.83-1926 |
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| Record created | April 2, 2008 |
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