瓺 (cháng) - Large earthenware jar or urn used in ancient

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Large earthenware jar or urn used in ancient times for storage.

Large earthenware jar or urn used in ancient

Usage highlights

Ancient storage jarPottery jarCeramic urnBurial jarWine vesselGrain storage jar

Synonyms

  • 瓮— urn, large earthen jar
  • 罐— jar, pot, can
  • 罂— jar, pot, small-mouthed container

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Archaeologists unearthed an ancient storage jar (瓺) from the Han dynasty tomb.
  • The museum displayed a collection of pottery jars (瓺) used for grain storage.
  • This type of large ceramic vessel (瓺) was commonly used for wine storage in ancient rituals.

Collocations

  • Ancient storage jar(古瓺)
  • Pottery jar(陶瓺)
  • Ceramic urn(陶瓷瓺)
  • Burial jar(葬瓺)
  • Wine vessel(酒瓺)
  • Grain storage jar(储粮瓺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 瓺 was a type of large ceramic storage vessel used in ancient China, particularly during the Han dynasty.
  • These jars were commonly used for storing grains, wine, and other commodities in both household and ritual contexts.
  • Archaeological findings show 瓺 vessels were often placed in tombs as burial objects, reflecting burial customs and beliefs about the afterlife.

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