VesselsChinese3rd century BCE

Large Winged Cup (Erbei) with Abstract Decor

3rd century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Painted lacquer ware: black and reddish orange lacquers over wooden core. Reportedly from Changsha, Hunan province.

Culture

Chinese

Period

Warring States period (475-221 BCE) to Western Han period (206 BCE-9 CE)

Century

3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

sight: H. 5 x W. 24.5 x D. 18 cm (1 15/16 x 9 5/8 x 7 1/16 in.)

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