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Jar (Hu) in the Form of a MelonJin dynasty, 1127-1234

Not on view
Ceramic jar with globular body covered in deep black glaze, with vertical carved ribs exposing warm tan clay beneath, on a small unglazed foot ring

Unknown, Jar (Hu) in the Form of a Melon, Jin dynasty, 1127-1234, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Carl Holmes, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Jar (Hu) in the Form of a Melon
Place Made
China, probably Henan Province
Date Made
Jin dynasty, 1127-1234
Medium
Northern Black ware, wheel-thrown stoneware with slip-trailed ribs and black glaze
Dimensions
4 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (10.8 x 13.7 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Carl Holmes
Accession Number
58.49.4
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art