Funerary Jar (Hu) with Triangles and Spirals

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Funerary Jar (Hu) with Triangles and Spirals

China, Late Eastern Zhou dyn., late Warring States period, or early Western Han dynasty, about 300-100 B.C.
Furnishings; Serviceware
Lacquer on earthenware core with brown and red painted decoration and incised horizontal ribs
Height: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diameter: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
Purchased with funds provided by the Sammy Yukuan Lee Foundation in memory of Mrs. Lee Chen Shu Ying (M.90.99.1)
Not currently on public view