Pottery Pot
Collected by the musuem in the early 1950s, it was most likely used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
Museum of Ethnic Cultures, Minzu University of China
Beijing, China
This kind of pottery is mainly owned by the aristocracy of the Paiwan and Rukai, and is handed down from generation to generation as heirlooms. There are many legends about the powers associated with these vessels. This kind of pottery is divided into three kinds: feminine, masculine and dual-sexed pottery. Masculine pottery is carved with snake pattern and the feminine one is carved with snail pattern, while the dual-sexed one has both patterns on it. This pottery was mainly used for religious rituals. They were considered important betrothal presents and tokens for the royal families. Only the royalty and brave warriors were allowed to own it, to show their high status. As a valuable heirloom, it is usually kept in a special place of honor in the home.
- Title: Pottery Pot
- Date: Collected by the musuem in the early 1950s, it was most likely used during the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Provenance: Museum of Ethnic Cultures, Minzu University of China
- Original Source: http://bwg.muc.edu.cn/
- Tribe: Paiwan
- Object type: Religious Utensil
- Ethnic group: Taiwanese Ethnic Minorities
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