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Granary urn

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Large, gray, ceramic urn with a wide body and narrow opening at the top. The body of the urn is bulbous, with a slight narrowing at the top and bottom. Two horizontal lines encircle the urn, one near the top and one near the middle. The surface is rough and textured, with small imperfections and darker spots scattered throughout. The background is a plain, light grey color, with a subtle shadow cast by the urn on the surface below. The overall shape is symmetrical, with the top and bottom centered. The title of the piece is "Granary urn".

Artwork details

Date:
1st–2nd century
Medium:
Earthenware with lead green glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
526 × 624 px
Museum record:
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