Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet handaxe Horniman Museum & Gardens

Horniman Museum & Gardens

The Ertebølle culture

This magnificent and exceedingly rare earthenware money chest exemplifies the mastery of Tang dynasty artisans

flared spout

Small chip in the foot ring

Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet handaxe Horniman Museum & GardensSouthern Song Dynasty, 11271275 AD, China a superb Southern Song dynasty miniature pottery jarlet featuring a compressed globular body, sloping shoulders, a tapering base, and a raised neck, culminating in a practical yet aesthetically pleasing design. The flat, unglazed base contrasts beautifully with the coarse dark brown glaze that envelops the jarlet's upper portion, adding a subtle warmth to its visual appeal. During the Song dynasty, ceramic