Cylindrical Jar with Three Bear-Shaped Feet and Mountain-Shaped Cover
Unknown
Han dynasty, 206 BCE–220 CE
Medium
Earthenware with molded relief decoration and lead glaze
Dimensions
21.6 × 20.3 cm (8 1/2 × 8 in.); Diam.: 20.3 cm (8 in.)
Classification
ceramics
Department
Arts of Asia
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Accession Number
57654
About the Artist
Unknown
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