Ceramic: model

Production date
25 AD-250 AD
Description
One light tan earthenware model of a granary. Presents unglazed cylindrical body flaring outwards slightly towards the base with a vertical slot in one side. Model also exhibits glazed green four-cornered peaked roof with moulded ridges.
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Provenance details
Carried to New Zealand in 1947 by A.E. Lorimer, who worked in China with the Y.W.C.A. In 1956, loaned to the Rewi Alley Chinese Art and Crafts Exhibition, held at the Provincial Council Chambers, Christchurch.
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 110 x 89 x 141mm
Named collection
Other Id
E148.12
C1948.40
26/48
YES
Catalogue number
E148.12
C1948.40
Accession number
1948.26.1

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