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Posted 12 months ago
codegeass
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Hello my fellow collector. I needed a little help identifying this vase or jar. At first I thought maybe it had Chinese roots because of the animals in the Chinese zodiac but then I noticed that one of the symbols here was an Elephant; which i don't think belongs to any zodiac order.
If you cant help me with the symbols, please, could you tell me what type of vase it is? or if its even a vase? It could be a jar or a jug I'm just not really sure.
Why the spiked bottom? seems odd since it cant stand on its own. How do you set it up? Do i bury it underground or does it go on a special seat?
Small info: its made of stoneware. Hand made designs probably. 4 small handles on sides. The animals on the side are
1.Horse
2.Tiger
3.Monkey
4.Dragon
5.OX
7.Elephant
8.Rooster [i think]
9.Fish
Any help would be IMMENSELY appreciated
StonewareStoneware is the roughhewn cousin of porcelain. Like porcelain, it is fired…
Asian StatuesOne of the most common images in antique Asian statuary is the Buddha. With…
Hi, the shape of your vessel is based on an excavation from the Chinese neolithic period three to five thousand years ago: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:CMOC_Treasures_of_Ancient_China_exhibit_-_water_jar.jpg
There is a much later vessel without ears or lugs: http://www.busaccagallery.com/catalog.php?catid=125&itemid=3292&page=1
I have seen a bronze version with a stand in which it sat (also Chinese) but I do not recall where. Yours was likely intended to draw water and then to hang from it's ropes rather than stand. Nice piece you have. Regards, Jim