SculptureChinese1st-2nd century CE

Tomb Furnishing in the Form of a Three-Storied Watchtower

1st-2nd century CE

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Lead-glazed funerary ware: brick-red earthenware with much degraded lead-fluxed emerald-green glaze over molded, incised, and applique decoration

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Eastern Han period, 25-220 CE

Century

1st-2nd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 94 x Diam. 44.2 cm (37 x 17 3/8 in.)

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