Black pottery vase in shape of hu
Dateca. 3rd century B.C.
Maker
Chinese
Label TextJars (hu) from the Warring States period--with ceramic objects being the economical versions of bronze--often contain narrative features of hunting and war scenes. This vase was probably made in the ancient Chu kingdom, which was located in present day Hubei province.
Object number33.6
Exhibition HistoryLos Angeles, California, Los Angeles County Museum, Chinese Ceramics, 1952.
New York, New York, China Institute in America, Inc., The Dragon In Chinese Art, 1972.
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, Timeless Grandeur: Art from China, Apr. 25, 2002 - June 12, 2005.
Seattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective, Dec. 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009.
Published ReferencesLos Angeles County Museum, Chinese Ceramics, 1952, p.51Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection
Dimensions13 13/16 in. (35.1 cm)
Girth: 31 1/4 in.
Diam. top: 4 1/2 in.
Diam. bottom: 5 7/8 in.
MediumBlack earthenware with incised decoration
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