Hu (Wine Vessel)
Artist
Unidentified artist
Chinese
CultureChinese
DateHan Dynasty (206 BCE-CE 220)
Mediumiron-glazed earthenware with molded decoration
Dimensions12 7/8 x 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (32.7 x 24.1 x 24.1 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of Smith Freeman and Austin Scarlett
Object number2009.26.5
DescriptionOf heavily potted pear shape, moulded in high relief around the broad shoulders with a frieze of animals including tigers, bears, a dragon and a horse interspersed with a mountain sprite and two mock taotie mask-and-ring handles, all under an amber-colored glaze, the flat base partially unglazed showing the brick red body.On View
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