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Chinese bronze pots in a glass display cabinet in a museum setting

chinese Collection

Ear Cup

Artist: Unknown
On display
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Glazed pottery vessels such as this were known as erbei (eared cups) because of their shape, and were commonly found in Han dynasty tombs, often in sets. Besides pottery and lacquer versions, these cups were also made in more precious materials, such as bronze, quartz, jade and gold.

Details

Artist
Unknown
Title
Ear Cup
Date
Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
Medium
Pottery
Dimensions
H: 6 cm.
Reference
CVCSC 0327.A
Collection
Chinese Bronzes
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