Jar (Hu) with Vertical Ribs and Two Handles

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Jar (Hu) with Vertical Ribs and Two Handles

Descriptive: Northern Black ware

China, probably Henan Province, Late Northern Song or early Jin dynasty, about 1100-1200
Furnishings; Serviceware
Northern Black ware, wheel-thrown stoneware with slip and modeled and applied decoration
8 5/8 x 8 1/2 in. (21.9 x 21.59 cm)
Gift of Jo Ann and Julian Ganz, Jr., in memory of Alice and Joe M. Schaaf (AC1999.38.3)
Not currently on public view