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Han Dynasty Earthenware Cocoon Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Pottery

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Pottery

Han Dynasty Earthenware Cocoon Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese Han Dynasty earthenware cocoon jar Cocoon jars or Cocoon-shaped jars are funerary pottery
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Pottery

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Pottery

Han Dynasty Earthenware Cocoon Jar
Han Dynasty Earthenware Cocoon Jar
H 11.5 in W 12.5 in D 9 in
Antique Cocoon Jar, Han period (206 BCE - 220 CE)
Located in Hønefoss, 30
An antique cocoon jar. Earthenware with hints of red color pigments. China, Han period (206 BCE
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

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Earthenware

Large Cocoon-shaped jar with cloud-scroll design, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
distinctive, plump ovoid form of this jar imitates the silkworm’s cocoon. The drifting cloud-scroll (yunwen
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities

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Pottery

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Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very colorful Han dynasty Cocoon jar with cloud motif painted on terra cotta form.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar
Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar
H 12 in W 16 in D 9 in
Hans Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Long Island City, NY
Han Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar. The jar bearing blue, white, red and yellow painted decoration
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Hans Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
Hans Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
H 14.5 in W 15 in D 15 in
Cocoon Jar/Pottery from the Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This cocoon jar is from the Han Dynasty, dating back over 2,000 years. Recently unearthed, it
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Collection of Six Chinese Han Dynasty Earthenware Jars
Located in San Francisco, CA
Collection of six Chinese Han dynasty earthenware jars, including two cocoon jars painted in black
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg jar
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Astoria, NY
An ancient Chinese pottery 'cocoon' jar, produced within the Han Dynasty period, so-called for its
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Ceramics

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Pottery

Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Cocoon Jar
H 15.5 in W 16.5 in D 10 in
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery cocoon jar painted with swirling design with red and white pigments. The
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Chinese painted pottery cocoon jar with original pigments remaining. The cocoon jar is
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

A Han Dynasty (206BC -220AD) Cocoon Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
A classic Chinese Han Dynasty "cocoon jar" of high fired gray pottery, Western Han Dynasty (206 BC
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

A Han Dynasty (206BC -220AD) Cocoon Jar
A Han Dynasty (206BC -220AD) Cocoon Jar
H 11.5 in W 11 in D 8.5 in
Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Han dynasty silk worm cocoon shape tomb jar. Geometric pattern with incised bands.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar
Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar
H 13 in W 15 in D 7.5 in
Han Dynasty Cocoon Pottery Decorated Jar
Located in Dallas, TX
A Chinese pottery Cocoon jar, Han Dynasty Dimensions: 12.25 x 13 x 8.5 inches (31.1 x 33.0 x 21.6
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Jars

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Pottery

Han Dynasty Cocoon Pottery Decorated Jar
Han Dynasty Cocoon Pottery Decorated Jar
H 12.25 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Group of Three Pottery Jars, Eastern Han Dynasty, 25-220AD
Located in New York, NY
group of three pottery jars ,cocoon jar(11.5/L x 10/H x 7.5/D) tripod jar(12/Hx 7/C) amphora jar
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Vases

Han Dynasty Gray Terracotta Cocoom Jar with Original Color Pigments and Patina
Located in Chicago, IL
This terra cotta cocoon jar is from the Han dynasty (220–280 AD) period. The jar features its
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Urns

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Terracotta

Gray-Pottery Cocoon Jar, Han Dynasty
Located in New York, NY
A grey-pottery cocoon jar with stripe pattern, Lucite base, Chinese Han Dynasty.
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Jars

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Pottery

Gray-Pottery Cocoon Jar, Han Dynasty
Gray-Pottery Cocoon Jar, Han Dynasty
H 14 in W 19 in D 11.5 in
Han dynasty cocoon jar
Located in Austin, TX
Han dynasty cocoon jar
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Antique Late 19th Century Korean Paintings and Screens

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Glass, Giltwood, Paper

Han dynasty cocoon jar
H 46 in W 22.5 in D 1.25 in
Vintage Pair of Large Cocoon Jar Form Studio Pottery Lamps
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
Archaic looking pair of Studio Pottery lamps inspired by Han dynasty cocoon jars. Not sure how they
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Vintage 1970s American Table Lamps

Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Cocoon Jar with Incised Bands from China
Located in Yonkers, NY
This rare terracotta cocoon jar with uncommon incised bands was made in China during the Western
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Sculptures

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Terracotta

206 BC-200 AD Han Dynasty Antique Terracotta Silk Cocoon Jar with Original Paint
Located in Yonkers, NY
This rare terracotta cocoon jar with original paint comes from China, where it was made during the
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Terracotta

Chinese Ancient Finely Painted Pottery Oil Cocoon Jar 2000 Years Old
Located in South Burlington, VT
An ancient Chinese Han dynasty cocoon jar or oil jar named because of its iconic natural looking
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Pottery

Han Dynasty Earthware Cocoon Jar Circa 206 BC-220 AD
Located in Houston, TX
Clay and polychrome cocoon vase, Han Dynasty (206-BC-220 AD), China. The earthward depicts
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Pottery

Cocoon-shaped earthenware jar with cloud-scroll design, West Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This handsome jar with excellent condition would have served as a mortuary object (mingqi), placed
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Jars

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Stoneware

Clay and Polychrome Cocoon Vase, Han Dynasty ‘206-BC-220 AD’, China
Located in Point Richmond, CA
elongates the overall design. A symbol good luck, the cocoon jar is a distinctive and Classic form. Its
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities

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Ceramic

Large Pair of Highly Unusual Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars
Located in Larkspur, CA
Large Pair of Highly Unusual Massive, Melon Form Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars, Beautifully Decorated in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

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Pottery

Hand Painted Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) Cocoon Jar
Located in Larkspur, CA
Hand Painted Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) Cocoon Jar in Unusual Subtle Graphite and Grey Tones with
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Pottery, Paint

Chinese Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Cocoon Jar
Located in Concord, MA
Chinese Han paint decorated terracotta cocoon jar, circa 206 BC-220 AD. Original red and white
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

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Terracotta

Cocoon jar from the Western Han Dynasty
Located in Atlanta, GA
This cocoon jar would have held water and could have also been buried in the ground to hear
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Pottery

COMPANION PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED GRAY POTTERY COCOON JARS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A MASSIVE COMPANION PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED GRAY POTTERY COCOON JARS. Each with a slightly waisted
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Han Dynasty Cocoon jar
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cocoon style jar beautifully painted with cloud design.
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Chinese Ceramics

Han Dynasty Cocoon jar
H 10.3 in W 10 in D 7 in
Chinese Han Dynasty Ceramic Cocoon Jar
Located in Seattle, WA
Chinese grey pottery cocoon-shaped vessel in the form of a silk worm cocoon. Silk, an extravagance
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

Chinese Han Dynasty Ceramic Cocoon Jar
Chinese Han Dynasty Ceramic Cocoon Jar
H 10.75 in W 13 in D 8.5 in
Han Dynasty Cocoon Jar from Western Sichuan Province
Located in San Francisco, CA
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...
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Aviation Objects

A large painted cocoon jar from Han Dynasty. Original pigments
Located in Westport, CT
16.5 inches wide and 15.5 inches high. ORIGINAL PIGMENTS.
Mandarin Collection guarantees the age of all our ceramics.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Vases

COMPANION PAIR OF CHINESE JARS NOW MOUNTED AS LAMPS
Located in San Francisco, CA
A ROBUST COMPANION PAIR OF CHINESE PAINTED GRAY POTTERY COCOON JARS NOW MOUNTED AS LAMPS. Each
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Pair of Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars
Located in Nashville, TN
A fine pair of Han Dynasty cocoon jars (206 BC-220 AD) distinguished by its cold-painted colors of
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Pair of Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars
Pair of Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars
H 12 in W 14 in D 8 in

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Qingbai Bowl with carving of crane, Song Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Chinese Export Antiquities

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Famille Rose Teapot Jar, Late Qing Period
Located in seoul, KR
A square Chinese famille rose teapot, Tongzhi mark and of the period Period: Qing Dynasty Type: Teapot Medium: Famille rose, enamel * Famille Rose The Famille Rose, from the Qing...
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Blue and White Porcelain Longevity Dish, Qing Period (18-19th century)
Located in seoul, KR
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Large Rare Blue And White Baluster Vase, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi, Circa 1690
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Located in seoul, KR
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Green-Glazed Dish, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This Han Dynasty green-glazed dish exhibits significant signs of wear, indicative of its age and the long passage of time it has witnessed. The glaze, once vibrant, now shows substan...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities

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Earthenware

Green-Glazed Dish, Han Dynasty
Green-Glazed Dish, Han Dynasty
H 1.62 in Dm 7.13 in
A large yellow ground famille rose vase, Late Qing Period.
Located in seoul, KR
Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, yellow ground. Period: Qing Dynasty(19th century) Type: Vase Medium: Famille rose Size : 58cm(Height) x 19.5cm(Mouth Diameter) Con...
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Antique 19th Century East Asian Qing Vases

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A Gray Pottery Figure of a Horse, Han Dynasty
Located in seoul, KR
This particular horse sculpture exemplifies the typical pose of Han-period equine figures—a neighing steed with its mouth wide open. Like many tomb sculptures of the era, it is craft...
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Han Antiquities

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Earthenware, Pottery

Celadon Vase, Five Dynasties or Northern Song dynasty, 10th-11th Century
Located in seoul, KR
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antiquities

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Located in seoul, KR
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Located in seoul, KR
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Two Figurine of Seated Boys, Circa 1725, Qing Dynasty, Yongzheng Reign
Located in seoul, KR
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Located in seoul, KR
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Cocoon Jar For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the cocoon jar you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A cocoon jar — often made from ceramic, pottery and terracotta — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a cocoon jar — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A cocoon jar is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

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Prices for a cocoon jar can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,640 and can go as high as $14,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,250.