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Jingzhong Yuan Temple Pagoda: Vessel
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Jingzhong Yuan Temple Pagoda: Vessel
CHINA, Hebei, Baoding; Northern Song dynasty (960–1127);Porcelain; H: 60.9 cm; Dingzhou Museum, Hebei, China
This vessel was produced at the Ding kiln in Hebei during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) and was discovered in the underground palace of Jingzhong Yuan Temple Pagoda in 1969. The vessel was originally placed in a stone reliquary casket against the back wall.
The vessel has a round narrow base and a tall body. It curves gently outward to form a broad shoulder. The lower part of the body is decorated with four layers of upright petals, followed by horizontal leaf and flower patterns. The shoulder has a design of downward-turning lotuses. On the shoulder, there is a short spout in the form of a dragon's head with a horn, staring eyes, and an open mouth revealing its fangs. The tall neck has a bamboo design and opens out to form the mouth with a wide rim. The mouth has a cover, which curves inward to form a handle-like structure. They are decorated with lotus petals and leaves. |
