Period:Unknown Production date:2ndC-3rdC (circa)
Materials:pottery
Technique:wheel-thrown, appliqué,
Dimensions:Height: 12.30 centimetres Width: 9.40 centimetres
Description:
Neck of a vessel made of red clay. The vessel was wheel-thrown using red clay and then decorated with parallel incised lines, stamped concentric circles and appliqué figures. The appliqué figures close to the shoulder show fruits (?) as well as people dancing or carrying barrels.The two biggest appliqué figures are representations of Gandharvas. These are male nature spirits said to have superb musical skills. Of the two depicted here, only the upper body is shown. They wear large round earrings, bracelets and a necklace and are holding garlands.
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![图片[1]-vessel BM-1902-1220.344-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01132696_001.jpg)
![图片[2]-vessel BM-1902-1220.344-China Archive](https://chinaarchive.net/Unknown/43/mid_01132686_001.jpg)
Comments:The findspot of this item is very generally adressed as “Taklamakan”. However, the stylistic execution of both the vessel and the appliqué figures is very similar to items found in the Yotkan/Khotan area and most likely that is where the vessel was produced.
Materials:pottery
Technique:wheel-thrown, appliqué,
Dimensions:Height: 12.30 centimetres Width: 9.40 centimetres
Description:
Neck of a vessel made of red clay. The vessel was wheel-thrown using red clay and then decorated with parallel incised lines, stamped concentric circles and appliqué figures. The appliqué figures close to the shoulder show fruits (?) as well as people dancing or carrying barrels.The two biggest appliqué figures are representations of Gandharvas. These are male nature spirits said to have superb musical skills. Of the two depicted here, only the upper body is shown. They wear large round earrings, bracelets and a necklace and are holding garlands.
IMG
Comments:The findspot of this item is very generally adressed as “Taklamakan”. However, the stylistic execution of both the vessel and the appliqué figures is very similar to items found in the Yotkan/Khotan area and most likely that is where the vessel was produced.
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