House

China

Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), About 100

  • Titles House (Descriptive)
  • Artist China
  • Medium glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions 11 3/4 x 10 1/2 x 6 in. (29.8 x 26.7 x 15.2 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James E. Breece III, 2010.121
  • Work Type sculpture
  • Classification Sculpture

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