Qing Terracotta Jar with Impressed Decoration and Xianfeng Mark
A Qing-period terracotta jar, with impressed decoration of eight gods to the walls and a Buddhist figure to the lid, Xianfeng reign mark impressed under the base. Height 3.94 in.
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- Terracotta - Terracotta is lightly fired earthenware, red or reddish-brown in colour, used in ancient times. Fired at higher temperatures terracotta was used in the nineteenth century for decorative vases and similar objects, but rarely for utilitarian goods. Other uses for terracotta include roofing tiles, garden pots and ornaments. Glazed terracotta is known as faience.
This item has been included into following indexes:
- Chinese ceramics, dynasty mark or period - Xianfeng mark 29
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Chinese ceramics, item type
- figurines 1,603
- pot pourri and jars 1,357
