Silver Jar with a cover and Hunting Design

Detail

Museum collection

Caliber: 6.5cm, height: 10.5cm

The jar has a swelling cover, with a pearl-like top, two mouths, straight neck, round shoulder, deep belly convergent to the bottom and round base. The shape is smooth and dignified. The whole body of jar is decorated by curdle vines, flying birds, walking animals, riders on the horses and roe patterns on the bottom. The patterns are complicated and beautiful, making it a masterpiece in Tang Dynasty.