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Granary Tower

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Granary Tower, Ancient Chinese bronze granary tower with a conical lid and three legs. The body is cylindrical with horizontal lines around it. The surface appears weathered and aged. The lid has a series of radial lines. The background is plain and light-colored.

Artwork details

Date:
1st–early 3rd century
Medium:
Earthenware with green lead glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
496 × 624 px
Museum record:
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