The most typical Chinese vessel for holding wine. It was first made into a majestic form as the centerpiece of Shang and Zhou bronzes, and was then extended to ceramics. The basic form consists of a wide-mouthed neck, a taut body, and a plectrum-shaped foot, with minor variations depending on the period and material. The most notable examples of this type of pottery are the Han dynasty gray-glazed, green- and brown-glazed wares of the Zun dynasty, the Song dynasty Gyun, Guan, and Longquan kilns, the Ming dynasty blue and flower painting, and the Qing dynasty Guan kiln wares called Sonnarikaburado.
