Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet hairpin while those carved from human

while those carved from human femur were reserved for the most sacred and high-status contexts

likely symbolizing trade or service

The Baltimore Museum of Art

Each village traditionally maintains at least one men’s house (jeu)

Ming tombs often featured an array of glazed and unglazed terracotta figurines

Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet hairpin while those carved from humanSouthern 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 additionally embellished with two loop handles, culminating in a practical yet aesthetically pleasing design. The flat, unglazed base contrasts beautifully with the deep dark brown glaze that envelops the jarlet's upper portion, adding a subtle warmth to its