Detail View: The AMICA Library: Jar (Hu) in the Form of a Melon

AMICA ID: 
LACM.58.49.4
AMICA Library Year: 
2003
Object Type: 
Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects
Creator Nationality: 
China, probably Henan Province
Creator Name-CRT: 
China, probably Henan Province
Title: 
Jar (Hu) in the Form of a Melon
View: 
Full
Creation Date: 
Jin dynasty, 1127-1234
Materials and Techniques: 
Northern Black ware, wheel-thrown stoneware with slip-trailed ribs and black glaze
Classification Term: 
Ceramic
Dimensions: 
Height: 4 1/8 in. (10.48 cm)
AMICA Contributor: 
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Owner Location: 
Los Angeles, California, USA
ID Number: 
58.49.4
Credit Line: 
Gift of Carl Holmes
Copyright: 
(c) Museum Associates/LACMA
Rights: 
Related Image Identifier Link: 
LACM.58_49_4.tif