Han Dynasty Cocoon

Western Han Dynasty, China, 206 BCE–8 CE Burnished black pottery jar known as a “Cocoon Jar,” representing one of the most distinctive ceramic forms of the Han Dynasty.

A Chinese pottery Cocoon jar, Han Dynasty Dimensions: 12.25 x 13 x 8.5 inches (31.1 x 33.0 x 21.6 cm) This painted earthenware likely was a funerary offering in a Han Dynasty tomb, ...

Chinese Han Dynasty cocoon vase, egg-form footed vessel with much remaining original polychrome painted decoration in somewhat cloud motifs; measures: 12.2 in.

A classic Chinese Han Dynasty "cocoon jar" of high fired gray pottery, Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD), China.

An ancient Chinese pottery 'cocoon' jar, produced within the Han Dynasty period, so-called for its semblance to a silkworm cocoon, with vertical incised lines surrounding the body, r...

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", was used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", was used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese painted pottery cocoon jar with original pigments remaining. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

A very unusual Chinese Western Han dynasty stoneware cocoon shaped vessel standing on an oval shaped foot with moulded designs to the body with outlines of pigment designs in orange ...

Han dynasty cocoon jar

Chinese Han dynasty cocoon vase egg-form footed vessel with much remaining original polychrome painted decoration; measures: 13.38 in.

Archaic looking pair of Studio Pottery lamps inspired by Han dynasty cocoon jars. Not sure how they were produced but they were made using slabs which just blows my mind since they a...

An ancient Chinese Han dynasty cocoon jar or oil jar named because of its iconic natural looking elongated cocoon style shape, It is in fine condition with beautiful original remnant...

A grey-pottery cocoon jar with stripe pattern, Lucite base, Chinese Han Dynasty.

Clay and polychrome cocoon vase, Han Dynasty (206-BC-220 AD), China.

Clay and polychrome cocoon vase, Han Dynasty (206-BC – 220 AD), China This vessel exemplifies the calm elegance typical of Han Dynasty pieces; the unusual Silhouette, graceful and...

., was a principal source of wealth for the Chinese economy during the Han dynasty. The distinctive, plump ovoid form of this jar imitates the silkworm’s cocoon.

This rare terracotta cocoon jar is an impressive testimony of the Chinese Han dynasty wealth.

This rare terracotta cocoon jar with uncommon incised bands was made in China during the Western Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 9 A.D.).

Large Pair of Highly Unusual Massive, Melon Form Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars, Beautifully Decorated in Chartreuse Spiraling Forms with Overlay of White and Carmine Bands.

Hand Painted Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) Cocoon Jar in Unusual Subtle Graphite and Grey Tones with Floral Ends with Banded Panels and Scrolling Motifs.

Hand Made Terricotta "Cocoon" on attached stand, well hand painted in many colors, tomb piece

Cocoon style jar beautifully painted with cloud design.

This Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-220 A.D.) water vessel is in remarkable condition for its age. Unusual in shape, its graceful contours and detailed adornment make this a unique and possib...

Black clay pottery with incisions running vertically in a circular pattern. Small remnants of pigment. Quite large in size for this style of pottery. Has excellent power emitted from...

Chinese grey pottery cocoon-shaped vessel in the form of a silk worm cocoon. Silk, an extravagance in daily life, was in this form emblematic of Life lived with abundance. Earthenwar...

Chinese Han paint decorated terracotta cocoon jar, circa 206 BC-220 AD. Original red and white paint. The jar's form is that of a silk worm cocoon. Important American collection. Di...

This cocoon jar would have held water and could have also been buried in the ground to hear oncoming armies approaching. This jar still has Chinese earth on it, as it has been excav...

16.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches high. ORIGINAL PIGMENTS.
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A fine pair of Han Dynasty cocoon jars (206 BC-220 AD) distinguished by its cold-painted colors of red, white and pink on a dark clay body.

This richly glazed Chinese vase was shaped by hand in the mid-19th century, originally used to store wine and spirits made from rice and other grains. The wine jar is potted to a gen...

Hand potted Cizhou stoneware vessel, dating to the Ming dynasty, 18th century. Traditional urn-shaped stoneware, hand decorated in typical earth-tone Chinese brushwork on a light cre...

This is a vase believed to have been fired at the Cizhou kilns in northern China. Known for their distinctive white-slip base and bold black glaze decoration, the Cizhou kilns flouri...

This jar would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed in a tomb as a substitute for the more valuable bronze and lacquer vessels. Along with a variety of other funerary ea...

Handmade hand-thrown Chinese pottery vase. A 19th-century version with plenty of character. Large, round vase with a relatively flat top and a narrow opening. Decorated with small,...

A wonderful, unique, and handcrafted piece of ancient Japanese Sueki Sue ware pottery dating back to the 500-600s (6th-7th century). Sueki/ Sue pottery was a blue-gray form of stonew...

A mid-20th century authentic Moroccan rug featuring a sky blue field. 4'10'' x 8'6'' Named after the 17 different Berber tribes that lived in the Atlas Mountain ranges, Moroccan ru...

Contemporary ebonized cutting board by Vincent Pocsik Carved walnut cutting board with ebonized finish. Natural food safe oil and wax finish. Vincent Pocsik finds the balan...

The Dayah dining table 40" round is a stunning piece crafted from metal with a beautiful patina finish. This elegant table is designed to add charm and sophistication to any dining s...

Zodiac copper wall art. Diameter:50 cm. Depth:3 cm.

Mid-Century Modern Italy chrome serving trolley or coffee table, with smoked glass top with under faux laminated wood.

Scultura, Torso maschile, arte classica, arte greca, Torso, marmo bianco Carrara, scultura classica, torso antico, torso discoforo Torso maschile scolpito su bellissimo marmo bianco ...

STONE TWO-TAILED TRITON, 125 CM H, 20th Century Stone statue of a two-tailed Triton. Hand-carved. Ancient figure from the Greco-Roman era. Height 125 cm Width 63 cm Depth 62 cm Wei...

This is a Tokoname ware jar made in the Heian period, around the end of the 12th century. It comes with a wooden storage box. Tokoname ware is pottery that has been made on the Chit...

A reclaimed 1970s Iron explosion proof pendant with copper shade and was originally used in passageways on cargo ships and super tankers. The cantilever is formed from 22mm copper...

Rich natural earth tones and pronounced sculptural form define this striking Kranaosphinctes sp. ammonite from the Cretaceous of Madagascar. Measuring approximately 15 inches in diam...

Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1925) ash club chairs with padded upholstered scoop back and seat on U form support & platform. (Attributed to Pierre Chareau) (PRICED AS Pair)