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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
Public Domain
Yes
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