The tri-lobed shape and combed ridges of this cooking pot increased heating efficiency by maximizing the vessel’s surface area. The shape of a bronze vessel li, with the body rising out of three hollow pointed legs to a wide moiuth with splayed-out rim. The exterior is covered with cord impressed pattern. The surface shows signs of oxidation from being buried in the soil for a long time.
Period: Zhou or Shang dynasty circa 1000 B.C.E.
Medium : Grey earthenware with impressed decoration
Type : Tripod vessel
Size : 29cm (Height) x 35cm(Diameter)
Condition : Good
Provenance : Acquired in late 1990s from Hongkong
Reference :
1) V&A Museum - ACCESSION NUMBER C.87-1954
2) Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art - ACCESSION NUMBER F1984.13
3) The University of Chicago - OBJECT NUMBER 1989.1
4) The MET - Accession Number: 1972.275.5
5) Kyoto National Museum - Three-footed Earthenware Vessel
* Shang Dynasty Pottery (1600-1046 BCE)
The Shang dynasty, known for its significant advancements in bronze casting, also produced notable pottery. Shang pottery is characterized by its practical use and simple designs, reflecting the utilitarian needs of the society. The pottery from this period includes both coarse wares used for everyday purposes and fine, high-quality ceramics used in ritualistic contexts. Common forms include jars, bowls, and cups, often with a dark, burnished surface. One distinctive feature of Shang pottery is the use of gray clay, and many pieces display clear signs of oxidation, giving them a unique, mottled appearance. The decorations were typically incised or stamped, featuring geometric patterns, zoomorphic designs, and motifs that are also seen in Shang bronze...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Hong Kong Antique Pottery Furniture