Amphora
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Amphora

TitleAmphora
ArtistChina
Datec. 5th–3rd century B.C. 3rd century BCE
MediumEarthenware with striated surface
Classificationceramics
OriginChina China
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Potter Palmer
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Amphora” is a work by China, dated c. 5th–3rd century B.C.. It is executed in earthenware with striated surface and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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