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Jar

Han dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)

Han Dynasty tombs were filled with many jars like this one, containing food and wine for the afterlife. This jar was made from clay, and then designs were carved on it. Finally, it was glazed and fired in a kiln at a very high temperature.

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