Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine
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Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine

TitleEar Cup (Erbei) for Wine
Date206 BCE–220 CE 2nd century BCE
Mediumlead glazed earthenware
ClassificationCeramic
OriginChina, Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE) China
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineEar Cup (Erbei) for Wine, 206 BCE–220 CE. China, Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE). Lead glazed earthenware; overall: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund, 1929.992
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“Ear Cup (Erbei) for Wine” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 206 BCE–220 CE. It is executed in lead glazed earthenware and classified as ceramic. 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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