Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars

Rare Han dynasty silk worm cocoon shape tomb jar. Geometric pattern with incised bands.

A classic Chinese Han Dynasty "cocoon jar" of high fired gray pottery, Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - 9 AD), China.

A Chinese pottery Cocoon jar, Han Dynasty Dimensions: 12.25 x 13 x 8.5 inches (31.1 x 33.0 x 21.6 cm) This painted earthenware likely was a funerary offering in a Han Dynasty tomb, ...

An ancient Chinese pottery 'cocoon' jar, produced within the Han Dynasty period, so-called for its semblance to a silkworm cocoon, with vertical incised lines surrounding the body, r...

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", was used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese pottery cocoon jar incised with bands design. Cocoon jar sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", was used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Chinese painted pottery cocoon jar with original pigments remaining. The cocoon jar is sometimes called a "duck-egg jar", used as a wine vessel during Han Dynasty.

Han dynasty cocoon jar

Archaic looking pair of Studio Pottery lamps inspired by Han dynasty cocoon jars. Not sure how they were produced but they were made using slabs which just blows my mind since they a...

A grey-pottery cocoon jar with stripe pattern, Lucite base, Chinese Han Dynasty.

The silk industry, dating back to the third millennium B.C., was a principal source of wealth for the Chinese economy during the Han dynasty. The distinctive, plump ovoid form of thi...

An ancient Chinese Han dynasty cocoon jar or oil jar named because of its iconic natural looking elongated cocoon style shape, It is in fine condition with beautiful original remnant...

Clay and polychrome cocoon vase, Han Dynasty (206-BC-220 AD), China. The earthward depicts polychromatic swirling clouds representing the Heavens. This illustrative decor became p...

This rare terracotta cocoon jar is an impressive testimony of the Chinese Han dynasty wealth.

This rare terracotta cocoon jar with uncommon incised bands was made in China during the Western Han dynasty (206 B.C. - 9 A.D.).

Large Pair of Highly Unusual Massive, Melon Form Han Dynasty Cocoon Jars, Beautifully Decorated in Chartreuse Spiraling Forms with Overlay of White and Carmine Bands.

Hand Painted Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) Cocoon Jar in Unusual Subtle Graphite and Grey Tones with Floral Ends with Banded Panels and Scrolling Motifs.

Cocoon style jar beautifully painted with cloud design.

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...

Chinese grey pottery cocoon-shaped vessel in the form of a silk worm cocoon. Silk, an extravagance in daily life, was in this form emblematic of Life lived with abundance. Earthenwar...

Chinese Han paint decorated terracotta cocoon jar, circa 206 BC-220 AD. Original red and white paint. The jar's form is that of a silk worm cocoon. Important American collection. Di...