Han dynasty pottery cinerary urn

Made:
221-206 BCE; 1801-1900 in China

Cylindrical pottery cinerary urn, with 3 feet in form of bears, on 19th century wooden stand, urn is Han dynasty, Chinese, 221 - 206 BCE

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A171801
Materials:
complete, pottery and wood
Measurements:
overall: 320 mm 210 mm,
base: 140 mm,
shoulder: 210 mm,
urn: 180 mm
type:
cinerary urn
credit:
Sotheby's