Yu lidded jar
- Medium
- Earthenware with applied decor
- Dimensions
- 10 1/4 × 9 × 6 1/4 in. (26.04 × 22.86 × 15.88 cm) 4 × 6 1/8 × 4 7/8 in. (10.16 × 15.56 × 12.38 cm) (object part, lid) 7 1/2 × 9 × 6 1/4 in. (19.05 × 22.86 × 15.88 cm) (object part, body)
- Genre
- Ceramics
Tags
China
About
This lidded jar is made from clay, but it closely resembles a yu bronze ceremonial wine container. A small animal mask has been carved in the center near the rim of the otherwise smooth vessel, making it similar to early Zhou ritual bronzes.
