Title
Tripod vessel with cover
Year/Period
Han dynasty (205 BCE-220 CE)
Region
China
Material
Technique
Dimension
Object size: H11.0 x Dia16.0 cm
Accession No.
C-1381
Collection of
Credit Line
Purchased with funds from The Shaw Foundation
This round tripod vessel has square handles and three supporting feet. The lid is covered in red, white and light beige pigment-painted decoration, which includes scrolls motifs. Painted bands also decorate the cover's edge and the body.The use of 'mingqi' or burial wares was an ancient practice. It was believed these were necessary for the deceased in the next world. Large groups of burial wares were also a display of wealth and social status.
