New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.

Grain storage jar

Artist Unknown

Date206BC-221AD

MediumCeramic | Glaze

DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)

ClassificationsOther Areas

Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry

Object number36.8.91

Terms

Red
Green
China

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Not on view

DescriptionJar has narrow shoulders, short neck of irregular height. Body tapers straight to foot from shoulders. Three incised lines encircle body about 1/2" below shoulder, about 3" from bottom and 3/4" from bottom. Green glaze somewhat deteriorated. General run of glaze and drips at mouth indicate vessel was fired upside down. Bottom flat.