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Jar (Zun)

13th–11th century BCE
Not on view

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Object Information
  • 商 刻划紋黑陶尊
  • Title: Jar (Zun)
  • Period: Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 BCE)
  • Date: 13th–11th century BCE
  • Culture: China
  • Medium: Earthenware with incised and decoration
  • Dimensions: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diam. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1950
  • Object Number: 50.61.5
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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