Berea College Art Collection

This style of terracotta vase, dated to the Han Dynasty, is known as a cocoon vase. This style of vase was very popular in the earlier years of the Han Dynasty, but dwindled in popularity as time went on, nearly falling out of use by the end of the dynasty. This style of vase has [...]

This earthenware vase was created during the Han dynasty. The Han dynasty was one of the longest lasting dynasties in China, lasting upwards of four centuries. In terms of power and culture, the Han dynasty is considered to be a Golden Age of Chinese history. During this time period, Chinese culture thrived and great advancements [...]