Unknown
Ear Cup
Details
Artist
Unknown
Title
Ear Cup
Date
Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220)
Medium
Pottery
Dimensions
H: 6 cm.
Reference
CVCSC 0327.A
Collection
Status
On Display
Glazed pottery vessels such as this were known as erbei (eared cups) because of their shape, and were commonly found in Han dynasty tombs, often in sets. Besides pottery and lacquer versions, these cups were also made in more precious materials, such as bronze, quartz, jade and gold.
Ear Cup Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220) © Compton Verney