Grain storage jar
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Han dynasty
Date206BC-221AD
MediumCeramic | Glaze
DimensionsOverall: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm)
Credit LineGift of Dr. James C. Perry in Memory of Nancy Nash Perry
Object number36.8.91
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.
