1943.16: Fragment of a Jar with Geometric "Leiwen" Decor
Fragments
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 1943.16
- Title
- Fragment of a Jar with Geometric "Leiwen" Decor
- Classification
- Fragments
- Work Type
- sherd
- Date
- 14th-13th century BCE
- Places
- Creation Place: East Asia, China
- Period
- Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE
- Culture
- Chinese
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/205472
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Ceramic sherd: white earthenware with stamped decoration
- Dimensions
- H. 8.2 x W. 9.5 x D. 1.1 cm (3 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 7/16 in.)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Sohier Welch
- Accession Year
- 1943
- Object Number
- 1943.16
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
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