2012.91.14, jar, low-fired pottery; 2200–1600 B.C.
Eason Eige Collection; photo by B. Bernard
Most of the Qijia culture vessels in this exhibit have faces or other unsual attributes—but that reflects what collectors prefer. This jar is a reminder that Qijia vessels could have very conventional shapes. This jar is just 4 1/2 inches (11 cm) tall, so perhaps it functioned as a cup.
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