Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet figures A vertically pierced lug handle

A vertically pierced lug handle provides both functionality and aesthetic symmetry

1050-1500 AD

possibly used as a weight or adornment

highlighting the sacred role of textiles in their cultural and spiritual practices

raw obsidian was shaped using deer antlers or small hammer stones

Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet figures A vertically pierced lug handleSouthern Song Dynasty, 11271275 AD, China Exquisite Southern Song dynasty miniature pottery jarlet featuring a compressed globular body, sloping shoulders, a tapering base, and a raised neck, resting on a small ring foot, culminating in a practical yet aesthetically pleasing design, with the rich brownish yellow glaze that envelops the jarlet's upper portion, adding a subtle warmth to its visual appeal. During the Song dynasty, ceramic artistry