Chinese Han Dynasty Cylindrical Brown Glazed Grain Store Cutting Boards and Washboards They have a lovely oval

They have a lovely oval shape

Originally it was used as a blanket or clothing

but prevented bugs and mosquitos

The manufacturing process is a  labour-intensive journey

clinging firmly to surfaces and growing rapidly

Chinese Han Dynasty Cylindrical Brown Glazed Grain Store Cutting Boards and Washboards They have a lovely ovalThis cylindrical jar originated in China during the Han Dynasty (202 BC 9 AD). It was used as a grain store but also as a funerary object, to offer provisions for the afterlife. The glaze tells us that this pot originated in the earlier Han Dynasty as the brown colour was more common back then, compared to the green glaze that was used later. The wonderful brown glaze is achieved using copper and a lead glaze. This store is supported by 3 legs which