In the Song dynasty, it was common to put flowers in bottles and vases in order to make an offering to Buddha. In the homes of literary families, flower arranging was a common practice. This white bottle has a long neck, a flared mouth, a globular midsection, and a round foot. A white slip is applied to the bottle to make it smoother and more beautiful.
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