Jar
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Period
5th-3rd century BCE -
Geography
China -
Material
Stoneware clay, traces of glaze -
Dimension
H x Diam (overall): 7.6 x 11.4 cm (3 x 4 1/2 in) -
Accession Number
F1984.26a-b -
EDAN ID
edanmdm:fsg_F1984.26a-b
Object Details
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Description
Small jar. Low, full-bodied wheel-thrown form. Thin, slightly raised rim. Closely spaced horizontal throwing marks visible on exterior and interior. Flat bottom.Clay: fine-grained stoneware, light gray on surface.Glaze: residue of wood-ash glaze which once covered upper 2/3 of exterior.Decoration: Two minute S-shaped clay appliques, positioned opposite one another just below the rim. -
Provenance
To 1982Helen Dalling Ling (d. 1982), Shanghai and Singapore. [1]From 1982 to 1984Dr. Tien Gi Ling, Singapore, by bequest from his wife, Helen Dalling Ling in May 1982. [2]From 1984Freer Gallery of Art, purchased from Dr. Tien Gi Ling, Singapore. [3]Notes:[1] According to Dr. Tien Gi Ling, this object was in Mrs. Helen D. Ling’s general collection and was probably acquired in Singapore. Also see Curatorial Remark 4 in the object record.[2] Helen Dalling Ling left a bequest to her husband, Dr. Tien Gi Ling on May 1982.[3] Freer Gallery of Art Purchase List after 1920 file, Collections Management Office. -
Collection
Freer Gallery of Art Collection -
Exhibition History
Chinese Ceramics (March 15, 1982 to July 10, 1986) -
Previous custodian or owner
Helen D. Ling (1901-1982)Mr. Tien Gi Ling -
Origin
China -
Credit Line
Purchase — Charles Lang Freer Endowment -
Type
Vessel -
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