China; probably Shaanxi province

Cylindrical Jar with Three Bear-Shaped Feet and Mountain-Shaped Cover

Han dynasty, 206 BCE–220 CE
Earthenware with molded relief decoration and lead glaze
21.6 × 20.3 cm (8.5 × 8 in)

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