Owl shaped lime jar
It is an ancient pottery from the 1st century BC, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The shape is inspired by the design and reflects the special emotions and symbolic significance of the ancient people towards the owl, a nocturnal bird. In many cultures, owls are often associated with wisdom, mystery, or supernatural powers. Not only is it a practical container, but it is also a beautiful artwork. The production involves fine craftsmanship, perfectly combining practical functions with artistic decoration. By imitating the shape of an owl, this pottery showcases the ancient people's ability to observe the natural world and artistic creativity.
Pelica Pelike - πελίんη "Ancient Greek pottery
Pelica Pelike - πελίκη "is an ancient Greek pottery produced in the Attica region, dating back to approximately 450 BC. This type of pottery is characterized by its maximum diameter at the bottom, which has a protruding "belly" for storing liquids. This special pottery belongs to the painter Carlshure and features a scene where a Satilus (the god of the forest) is chasing a Bacchus (a female follower of the god of wine) holding a torch in self-defense, with a female figure near the basket. Currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.
Prototype Geometric Lequitos Bottle
It is an ancient Greek pottery, collected in the Academic Art Museum of Bonn University. This Lechitos bottle can be traced back to the prototype geometry period of the 9th century BC and was made in the Athens region. Known for its simple geometric patterns and decorative style, these patterns typically include lines, circles, and simple shapes. As a typical representative of this period, it showcases the skills and artistic aesthetics of ancient Greek ceramic artists. These pottery bottles are not only practical containers, but also valuable materials for studying ancient Greek culture and religious customs.
Peruvian Chancay style pottery
Known for its unique "black background and white flowers" style, it is one of the most representative works of art in Peru's pre Spanish coastal civilization. Mainly using white as the base, drawing geometric patterns and vivid animal images in black or brown, such as fish, monkeys, cats, birds, as well as complex mesh patterns, squares, and Greek patterns. The production techniques include manual molding, as well as commonly using molds and small sculptures for decoration. Some vessels are decorated with head models on their necks, usually accompanied by headpieces, earrings, and facial paintings, known as "Chinas". In 2023, Swiss authorities returned Chancay style pottery.
Chimu Painted Double Body Container
It is a representative work of the Chimu culture, an artifact from 1200 to 1440 BC, originating from Peru. It consists of two oval parts with a flat bottom, one of which is turned upside down to form an opening, and the other is decorated with the image of a bird's head. The unique design not only shows the exquisite ceramic art technology in Chimu culture, but also reflects the aesthetic taste and cultural characteristics of the society at that time. It is of great value in cultural and historical research, not only showing the artistic characteristics of Chimu culture, but also reflecting the lifestyle and religious beliefs of the society at that time. It was an important civilization in the Andean region of pre-Columbian South America.
University Museum of Tubingen Pomegranate Pottery
The University Museum of Tubingen has a collection of pottery art with a pomegranate theme. An ancient ceramic work of art, the pomegranate is a symbol of prosperity and harvest in many cultures. It is a cultural relic with a long history. Its fine craftsmanship and vivid modeling not only show the superb skills of ancient artists, but also reflect the important status and symbolic significance of pomegranate in history. The University Museum of Tubingen is located in Tubingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The university was founded in 1477 and is one of the oldest universities in the world. Its museum may have a collection of various cultural relics and works of art from ancient times to the present.
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