VesselsChinese6th century

Cylindrical Jar with Six Squared Lug Handles

6th century

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Yue-type ware: light gray stoneware with celadon glaze over applique lug handles; the damaged rim banded in metal; painted decoration added in modern times. From northern China -- place of manufacture uncertain.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Northern Qi (550-577) to Sui (581-618) dynasty

Century

6th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 19.5 x Diam. 16.5 cm (7 11/16 x 6 1/2 in.)

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