Bidspirit auction | ”Cocoon” Vase, Chinese Culture, Han

”Cocoon” Vase, Chinese Culture, Han Dynasty, 3rd Century BC – 3rd Century AD - Modeled and painted terracotta. Measures 25 x 29 x 11 cm. This globular vessel has a gently flattened profile, a short neck, and a slightly everted rim. Its surface is articulated by a delicate decoration of scrolls and curvilinear motifs executed in ochre, white, and reddish pigments that blend harmoniously against the earthy background. The decorative composition envelops the body, creating a continuous visual rhythm that emphasizes the vessel's volume. The workmanship reveals controlled firing and a confident application of paint, now softened by an archaeological patina that testifies to its age. This type of vessel belongs to the funerary ceramic production of the Han Dynasty, where the synthesis between functionality and ornamental symbolism reflects the spiritual beliefs and aesthetic refinement of ancient China, giving the piece remarkable historical and cultural value.