Description:

East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An egg or cocoon shaped vessel upon a foot, with a flared spout rising from the center of the upper body. The curvilinear motifs are painted on with pigments that were applied after firing and are not protected by glaze. Cocoon vessels may have been used to store and serve precious liquids such as wine or other fermented beverages. The silk industry during the Han Dynasty provided immense wealth- the silkworm cocoon is celebrated via this vessels profile, and the scrolling motifs are clouds - evocative of celestial and immortal realms. In addition to being emblems of status and wealth, ultimately, these vessels became funerary offerings for the afterlife. Size: 11.5" L x 7" W x 10" H (29.2 cm x 17.8 cm x 25.4 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Dunn collection, Ferndale, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2004

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#182051

  • Condition: Root marks and light mineral and earthen deposits on the surface. Minor chips and nicls to the rim, otherwise intact and excellent.

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