Silver Jar with a cover and Hunting Design

© Tang West Market Museum

The jar has a convex lid with a pearl-like top, two mouths, straight neck, round shoulder, deep belly which is convex to the bottom and a round base. The shape is smooth and defined. The entire body of the jar is engraved with curdled vines, flying birds, walking animals, riders on horses and roe patterns. The patterns are complex and beautiful, making it a masterpiece of the Tang Dynasty.

Caliber: 6.5cm, height: 10.5cm

Museum collection

 

The Silk Roads on the Map

Country profile

flag China
Capital: Pekín
Region: Asia y el Pacífico

Esta página ha sido desarrollada y entretenida con el apoyo de:

Contacto

Sede de la UNESCO

7 Place de Fontenoy

75007 París, Francia

Sector de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas

Sección de Investigación, políticas y prospectiva

Programa de las Rutas de la Seda

silkroads@unesco.org

Síguenos