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Jar (Hu)

Jar: Han dynasty (206 BC–220 AD); decoration: 20th century
Bronze with incised gilt decoration
32.4 × 26.4 cm (12.8 × 10.4 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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