China Then and Now

Han Dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE)

Painted jar

2012.91.103, painted jar
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard

The vivid painted design on this Han dynasty jar has survived especially well, but the jar must have included a lid that is now missing. The jar is 9 1/2 inches (24 cm) tall.

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