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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1948.4
Title
Fragment of the Rim of a Vessel with "Taotie" Decor
Classification
Fragments
Work Type
sherd
Date
13th-12th century BCE
Places
Creation Place: East Asia, China
Period
Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE
Culture
Chinese
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/203495

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Ceramic sherd: white earthenware with carved and incised decoration
Dimensions
H. 3.8 x W. 3.1 x D. 0.8 cm (1 1/2 x 1 1/4 x 5/16 in.)

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of Mrs. Edward Norris
Accession Year
1948
Object Number
1948.4
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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