Vase — History & Facts
This vase has an unusual oval shape with a tall slender neck around which are depicted clouds, dragons, and immortal beings. This type of vase is known as hunping (vase of the soul). It was placed in a grave along with the deceased with the wish that their soul would safely ascend to heaven.
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