Jar and Lid
early 8th century (made)
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Jar and lid of depressed globular form, flat base with trimmed edge, spiral finish inside. White earthenware with neutral glaze mottled with brownish yellow and stopping in an irregular line below the shoulder.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Earthenware with coloured lead glazes |
| Brief description | Jar and lid, white earthenware with coloured lead glazes, China, Tang dynasty, early 8th century |
| Physical description | Jar and lid of depressed globular form, flat base with trimmed edge, spiral finish inside. White earthenware with neutral glaze mottled with brownish yellow and stopping in an irregular line below the shoulder. |
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| Credit line | Purchased with Art Fund support, the Vallentin Bequest, Sir Percival David and the Universities China Committee |
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| Accession number | C.918&A-1935 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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