Stoneware with impressed and applied decor under a light yellow-green glazeexpand_more
Gift of funds from an Anonymous Donorexpand_more 94.24a,b
This stoneware vessel is a relatively direct imitation of a type of bronze wine ewer called hu. The ceramic served as a substitute in the tomb for contemporary objects made of more precious materials like bronze and lacquer. Works made expressly for entombment with the dead are known as ming qi in China. Generally, these wares were unsuitable for daily use. A wide variety of bronze shapes including ding tripods, basins, hu storage jars, bells, weights, and ewers like this one were produced during the Warring States period (475-221 BCE).
This record has been reviewed by our curatorial staff but may be incomplete. These records are frequently revised and enhanced. If you notice a mistake or have additional information about this object, please email collectionsdata@artsmia.org.
Does something look wrong with this image? Let us know