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Chinese Han Earthenware Cocoon Jar With Swirling Cloud Motif, 202BC - 220AD
Item Details
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | China |
| Title, Date | Jar in the shape of silkworm cocoon decorated with a swirling cloud motif, 202BC – 220AD |
| Medium on Base | Glazed earthenware |
| Additional Information | Ex Ming Gallery. This painted earthenware vessel was a funerary offering in a Han Dynasty tomb, one of a suite of goods that accompanied the deceased into the afterlife. The jar rests on a raised foot ring and its narrow neck suggest it was meant to held liquids, probably wine, to accompany the deceased on their journey. It’s barrel-shaped form represents a silkworm’s cocoon, referencing the importance of the silk industry to the Han Dynasty economy. The vessel is decorated with a repeating cloud-scroll motif, evoking the celestial realm and the Taoist immortal paradise. |
Condition
- abrasions, glaze loss, and stain; chips and wear.
Dimensions
12.0" W x 10.75" H x 7.25" D
Item #
ITMGI37138
