2012.91.23, jar; Shang dynasty, 1600–1046 B.C.
Eason Eige Collection; photos by B. Bernard.
2012.91.23, jar; Shang dynasty, 1600–1046 B.C.
Eason Eige Collection; photos by B. Bernard.
When the jar shown above was made, bronze vessels were in use (the Shang dynasty is famous for them) but not everyone could afford the real thing. Many people made do with pottery vessels, such as this one, that copied the aesthetics of the bronze vessels.
The pot measures 8 inches (20 cm) in diameter. It
has two modeled heads of a water buffalo, to mimic the functional
handles on a corresponding bronze vessel. To see a close-up of
a water buffalo head and the surface of the pot, please click]
here. To see a similar pot, please
click on the thumbnail below.
A second jar with a patterned surface
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