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Model of a granary

Model of a granary
(2nd century CE-3rd century CE)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
24.4 × 18.2 cm diameter

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of J. T. Hackett, 1924
NGV

Gallery location
Not on display

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Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Henan province, north China, China

Accession Number
2584-D3

Department
Asian Art

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Physical description
In form of model granary; cylindrical body with three triple-incised bands and low conical tiled roof with central rimmed opening, on tripod crouching bear feet.