Vase with lid (hu)
Place of OriginHunan province, China
Dateapprox. 500-200 BCE
PeriodWarring States period (approx. 475-221 BCE)
CultureChu culture
MaterialsDark gray low-fired ceramic with traces of silver foils
DimensionsOverall: H. 15 in × W. 7 1/8 in × D. 7 1/8 in (38.1 cm × 18.1 cm × 18.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB60P1830.a-.b
DepartmentChinese Art
ClassificationsCeramics
On View
Not on viewapprox. 589-650
approx. 1200-1400