Small Ovoid Jar with Geometric Decoration
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Period of Warring States | Eastern Zhou
Date480-221 B.C.
MediumGray earthenware with stamped decoration | Ceramic
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (10.8 x 15.9 cm)
Credit LinePerry Collection Purchase
Object number54.47.2
Not on view
DescriptionShort, squat jar has wide shoulders slightly everted 4.375" diameter mouth. Body covered with small geometric pressed pattern which terminates irregularly one inch from base. Interior rough; pot probably built by coil method. Bottom flat. Pot gives stoneware tone when tapped.Published ReferencesItem very similar to one in the Parke Bernet Catalog, Barlow Sale, September 26, 1972, lot #655.
Unknown
10th century-13th century
