VesselsChinese8th-5th century BCE

Spherical Jar with Cord-Marked Decor

8th-5th century BCE

Classification

Vessels

Medium

Medium gray earthenware with decoration applied with a cord-wrapped paddle; with impressed seal at shoulder

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 770-476 BCE

Century

8th-5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 24.5 x Diam. 23 cm (9 5/8 x 9 1/16 in.)

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