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Ritual vessel with naga. Indonesia. 14th to 15th Century CE.

The Smithsonian National Museum of Asian Art.

Ancient Flasks: Chinese Bianhu Flasks

Chinese bianhu flasks (Chinese: 扁壺), also known as "flat vases" or "shoulder flasks," are a type of ceramic vessel that originated in ancient China. They were primarily produced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) and were commonly used for storing and pouring liquids such as wine or oil.

Bianhu flasks are characterized by their flattened oval shape, resembling a pear or a gourd. They have a wide, flat body with sloping shoulders and a narrow neck. The mouth of the flask is typically small and may be fitted with a stopper or a lid. These flasks were often decorated with intricate patterns, motifs, and inscriptions, showcasing the artistic skills of the craftsmen.

One notable feature of bianhu flasks is the presence of lotus-shaped supports on their bases. These supports resemble the petals of a lotus flower and provide stability to the flask when it is placed on a flat surface. The lotus motif is significant in Chinese culture, symbolizing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth.

Bianhu flasks were not only functional vessels but also held cultural and symbolic importance. They were often used as prestigious items for ceremonial purposes and were sometimes buried in tombs as funerary objects.

Today, surviving examples of bianhu flasks provide valuable insights into the art, craftsmanship, and cultural practices of ancient China. They are highly regarded as artistic and historical treasures, representing the creativity and skill of Chinese ceramic artisans during the Tang Dynasty.

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Ways to Honour the Minoan Snake Goddess

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FORGOVE ME APHRODITE I THOUGHT THAT SAID “APRICOTS DAY”

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I imagine they were all screaming over eachother

Miriam was explaining, Tyler was fanboying and didn't care, Abby was explaining but badly, probably something like "YOU NEED TO SAVE CANADA FROM THE RED PANDAS" and Priya was starstruck, mumbling

Consider this: 4Town has no idea who Mei is and what is happening with her family. And their singing was able to make the ritual work because it was from the heart.

So…

What the heck did Miriam and co (tho let’s be real, probably mostly Miriam) say in the minute or so they had to get them so devoted to helping a total stranger?

Keep in mind, the girls were also 100% fangirling the whole time too.

TERFs die mad: you just reblogged a nasty transgender person with pronouns and all who did this historical look to explore their cultural history as well as express their own nonbinary identity in a way that resonates with them. An edit I wish I didn’t have to make on this post

I’ll try to post the actual pictures I took soon, but I was bored today and wanted to shirk some other responsibilities, so I decided to do some general vague Minoan or Mycenaean look since it’s been on the mind and also my hair was looking really good today and I wanted to take advantage of that haha

i was all over her by salvia palth was there for me when no one else was

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