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Vase
anoniem, c. 1127 - c. 1279
This vase has an unusual oval shape with a tall slender neck around which are depicted clouds, dragons, and immortal beings. This type of vase is known as hunping (vase of the soul). It was placed in a grave along with the deceased with the wish that their soul would safely ascend to heaven.
- Artwork typegrave vase
- Object numberAK-MAK-559
- Dimensionsdiameter 18 cm, diameter 12.6 cm, diameter 9 cm, height 63.5 cm
- Physical characteristicssteengoed met een lichtblauw glazuur