Yu lidded jar

Minneapolis Institute of Art

Yu lidded jar

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Date
11th-10th century BCE
Medium
Earthenware with applied decor
Department
Asian Art
Institution
Minneapolis Institute of Art
Object ID
528

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This lidded jar is made from clay, but it closely resembles a yu bronze ceremonial wine container. A small animal mask has been carved in the center near the rim of the otherwise smooth vessel, making it similar to early Zhou ritual bronzes. China, Asia

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The William Hood Dunwoody Fund

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