Cylindrical tripod vessel (lian)

Cylindrical tripod vessel (lian)

Chinese

Cylindrical tripod vessel with three legs in the form of crouching bears, decorated on the exterior with a pair of molded simulated pushou masks ring-handles; gray earthenware with applique molded elements and traces of cold-painted red pigment.

Gray earthenware with traces of cold painted pigment

Han dynasty, Eastern Han period, 25-220 CE