China 4500 M00012
A Collection of Three Chinese Han Dynasty Earthenware Jars, including three cocoon jars painted in white, the shape of the jar was meant to represent the silk worm’s cocoon, a symbol of wealth and luck, as silk was a large economic contributor to China during this period, decorated with incised bands, above tripod feet, Available Individually
Cocoon 1: Height: 12 5/8″; Width: 14″; Depth: 8 1/2″; Cocoon 2: Height: 10 3/4″; Width: 11 3/8″; Depth: 7 1/2″; Larger Jar: Height: 14 3/8″; Diameter: 10 1/4″