Minneapolis Institute of Art

Jar (guan)

China

Date

3rd century

Medium

High fired stoneware with impressed decor under a celadon glaze

Department

Asian Art

Institution

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Guan jars of similar shape, impressed decoration, and subtle pale green celadon glaze are generally associated with Western Qin tombs. The best works are evenly potted, wheel thrown vessels with restricted decor, like the present jar. China, Asia

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