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Vase

anonymous · c. 1127 - c. 1279 · turning; vitrification; appliqué; fired; stoneware; glaze

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

This vase has an unusual oval shape with a tall slender neck around which are depicted clouds, dragons, and immortal beings. This type of vase is known as hunping (vase of the soul). It was placed in a grave along with the deceased with the wish that their soul would safely ascend to heaven.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description

Subjects

grave vase dragon traditional Chinese religions

Credit lineVaas. c. 1127 - c. 1279. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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