Jar (Guan)
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Jar (Guan)
Maker
Chinese
DateNeolithic, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase, ca. 2650-2350 B.C.E.
GeographyChina, Asia
MediumEarthenware with painted decoration
Dimensionsoverall (approx.): 18 in. x 18 in. (45.7 cm x 45.7 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Shestack (Nancy Jane Davidson, Class of 1962) in memory of Dean Teresa G. Frisch and Professor Surama Dasgupta (Mrs. S.N.)
Object number2012.8
Status
On viewRightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Wataya Family
Meiji period, 1868-1912
Object number: 1983.19