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Sichuan Lifan Amphora

Sichuan Lifan Amphora

Artist
CultureChinese
Date25 CE - 220 CE
Mediumblack earthenware with incised and burnished décor and bronze appliques
Dimensions12 x 13 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (30.5 x 33.7 x 27.3 cm)
Classificationsceramics
Credit LineGift of Smith Freeman and Austin Scarlett
Object number2009.26.10
DescriptionOf classic form, with two large `eyes¿ boldly carved on either side of the globular body and a pair of broad arc-shaped handles rising to the angular flaring rim, further decorated with sixteen pointed bosses showing remains of thin bronze overlay.
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