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Hu container with modern painting of hunting scene

1st–2nd century (painting: early 20th century)
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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Hu container with modern painting of hunting scene
  • Period: Han dynasty (206 BCE–220 CE)
  • Date: 1st–2nd century (painting: early 20th century)
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Earthenware with painting
  • Dimensions: H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. of foot: 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Fletcher Fund, 1924
  • Object Number: 24.175
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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