CHINESE
Granary, urn
2nd century CE-3rd century CE

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
28.1 × 18.7 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1948

Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Accession Number
782-D4

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
In form of stylized model granary: cylindrical slightly tapering body with angled curving shoulder, short neck and everted rim, double incised band below shoulder and on shoulder; on tripod crouching bear feet.

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CHINESE
Granary, urn
2nd century CE-3rd century CE