甀 (zhuì) - A type of ancient earthenware vessel or jar & a small-mouthed pottery container used for storage in

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甀 · zhuì

A type of ancient earthenware vessel or jar;

a small-mouthed pottery container used for storage in ancient China.

A type of ancient earthenware vessel or jara small-mouthed pottery container used for storage in

Usage highlights

pottery jarearthenware vesselancient containerstorage jarceramic vesselburial jar

Synonyms

  • 罐— jar, pot, container
  • 瓮— urn, earthen jar
  • 壶— pot, kettle, vessel

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The museum displayed an ancient pottery jar (甀) from the Han dynasty.
  • Archaeologists found several earthenware vessels (陶甀) at the site.
  • This type of container (甀) was commonly used for grain storage.
  • The inscription on the pottery jar (甀) provided historical information.

Collocations

  • pottery jar(陶甀)
  • earthenware vessel(瓦甀)
  • ancient container(古甀)
  • storage jar(贮甀)
  • ceramic vessel(瓷甀)
  • burial jar(葬甀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily appears in archaeological and historical contexts as a specific type of ancient Chinese pottery.
  • Represents early Chinese ceramic technology and daily life artifacts from ancient periods.
  • Used in burial practices and daily storage in ancient Chinese society.

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