Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet figures raw obsidian was shaped using

raw obsidian was shaped using deer antlers or small hammer stones

A vertically pierced lug handle provides both functionality and aesthetic symmetry

1050-1500 AD

ensuring the precision needed for quality weaving

possibly used as a weight or adornment

Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet figures raw obsidian was shaped usingSouthern Song Dynasty, 11271275 AD, China Exquisite Southern Song dynasty miniature pottery jarlet featuring a compressed globular body, sloping shoulders, a tapering base, and a raised neck, resting on a small ring foot, culminating in a practical yet aesthetically pleasing design, with the rich brownish yellow glaze that envelops the jarlet's upper portion, adding a subtle warmth to its visual appeal. During the Song dynasty, ceramic artistry