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Collections

Unknown
Vessel in the Shape of a HuHan dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220

Not on view
Carved stone vessel with D-shaped handle, amber and celadon coloring, decorated with shallow-relief taotie mask and scroll motifs

Unknown, Vessel in the Shape of a Hu, Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection, photo @ Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Vessel in the Shape of a Hu
Place Made
China
Date Made
Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 220
Medium
Abraded jade
Dimensions
4 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (11.43 x 7 x 6.35 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the Marcia Israel Collection
Accession Number
M.89.156.18
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art