SculptureChinese2nd century CE

Funerary Model of a Defensive Watch Tower Set in a Basin Representing a Moat

2nd century

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Molded brick-red earthenware with emerald green, lead-fluxed glaze

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Eastern Han period, 25-220 CE

Century

2nd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

77 x 25.5 x 37 cm (30 5/16 x 10 1/16 x 14 9/16 in.)

Provenance

Simone Schloss, Pelham, NY Lillian Schloss, New York

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