Amphora
CultureChinese
Date5th-4th millennium B.C.E.
MediumEarthenware; banpo type
DimensionsOverall: 14 × 8 1/2 inches (35.56 × 21.59 cm)
Credit LinePurchase: the Gertrude H. Thomas Unitrust
Object number2009.30.2
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DescriptionThe vessel has a cup-shaped mouth, short neck, elongated ovoid body with two loop handles at the waist, and tapered pointed base. Cord markings appear on the upper half of the body. It is unglazed, light orange-red on the surface.
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