Tang Dynasty Small Changsha EwerThis little Changsha ewer is made of buff color stoneware clay. It was made on the potter's wheel with applied spout and handle. The only decoration are two round splashes of brown glaze that were dropped on the pot and covered with a transparent celadon glaze. It has an endearing quality in the sense that it is an honest representation, that it is not pretending to be anything but what it is a useful utilitarian ware, a container for oil or sauces.

The foot is oval and concave

it can take a smooth polish and can be carved

The jade like stopper adds to the elegance of the bottle

Snow monkeys are native to Japan

The question is when did the scepter in the form of a ruyi appear in Chinese art

bird whistles

This charger is very special

The paintings in bright blues and rose and greens and yellows are attractive and showed off the skills of the artist painters

What attracted me to this interesting piece of Chinese furniture is the intricate bamboo weaving that decorated the sides of the trunk

It has a bespoke or custom made stopper to enhance its appearance

Tang Taizong whose name is Li Shimin as it is written on the other side of the bottle

The carving is from a  colorful stone that is beige