Owl-Form Tomb Vessel

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Owl-Form Tomb Vessel
Owl-Form Tomb Vessel
Owl-Form Tomb Vessel

Owl-Form Tomb Vessel

Maker
Datein the style of the Western Han dynasty, 206 B.C.E.-25 C.E.
GeographyChina, Asia
MediumGray pottery
Dimensionsoverall: 15 in. x 8 1/2 in. (38.1 cm x 21.6 cm); top: 6 1/4 in. x 6 1/2 in. (15.9 cm x 16.5 cm)
ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS
Credit LineGift of Carol Herzman Fishman (Class of 1963) from the Collection of Stanley Herzman
Object number2006.84.a-.b
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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