Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet figures Crafted using the coiling technique

Crafted using the coiling technique

raw obsidian was shaped using deer antlers or small hammer stones

highlighting the sacred role of textiles in their cultural and spiritual practices

luminous pear-shaped wedding beads—highly treasured by Fulani women in Mali and traditionally given by mother to daughter as part of her wedding adornment

possibly used as a weight or adornment

Song Dynasty Miniature Pottery Jarlet figures Crafted using the coiling techniqueSouthern Song Dynasty, 11271275 AD, China Exquisite Southern Song dynasty miniature pottery jarlet featuring a compressed globular body, sloping shoulders, a tapering base, and a raised neck, resting on a small ring foot, culminating in a practical yet aesthetically pleasing design, with the rich brownish yellow glaze that envelops the jarlet's upper portion, adding a subtle warmth to its visual appeal. During the Song dynasty, ceramic artistry