Item No.: 1774
Name: A marbled-clay ox-head wine vessel
Period: Song dynasty
Length: 14.0 cm
An ox head gives this wine vessel a distinctive identity, while marbling brings varied lines to its surface. Animal imagery and the function of a container meet in a single form, giving the object both practical and sculptural interest. Comparing the modeled details with the marbled body reveals how form and surface contribute together to its character.