January 27, 2011
Crossing over
Known as the Manunggul Jar after the name of the cave in the province of Palawan where it was found, this burial jar was dated to 890–710 BC. Aside from the fact that it was found intact, it is remarkable for the incised decoration on its body and lid, colored with hematite, and the two figures on a boat on the lid. This is believed to represent souls sailing to the afterworld, a particular crossing over belief that is common—with slight variations—in many cultures all over the world. The Manunggul Jar is considered a national treasure and is housed in the Museum of the Filipino People. It also appears on the back of our one thousand peso bill.
c'est une superbe creation avec une histoire
ReplyDeleteWow. This is amazing. Makes you think about how people lived back then.
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful jar, and it's amazing that something that old was found intact.
ReplyDeleteVery impressive. Whenever I see something with that much history, I'm glad I'm not the one who has to move or clean it!
ReplyDeleteFascinating. That it was found in tact is nothing short of a miracle. Colored with hematite? Meaning it was rubbed with this stone? My entire knowledge of hematite is how it is used in jewelry. Hence my confusion.
ReplyDeleteCarolyn:
ReplyDeleteHematite is the mineral that is used to produce red ochre. :)
I always thought that the jar was small until I saw it!!!
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So interesting the way the transition from this world of known into that of the unknown is similar in so many cultures. That is an amazing and lovely work of art.
ReplyDeleteI gasped when I saw your photo.
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing!
Stunning shot, I love the lights and the sculpture, it's fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLéia
A precious artifact, just the type I love to see in museum. If I ever see a one thousand peso bill, I'm sure to recognize this jar.
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite college courses was Ancient History...the problem was we studied mostly the West and not so much the East. I realize how unfortunate that was when I see a piece of antiquity like this beautiful jar.
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular piece of history! Amazing that it is so well preserved.
ReplyDeletewow, that is so amazing and look how perfect it still is! hope you are well hilda!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful find. The piece is really nice and the history is also interesting.
ReplyDeleteThis jar is absolutely stunning and I easily understand why it is a national treasure.
ReplyDeleteI went to the Philippines a few times, it is an amazing country, so much potential and a lovely population. I will enjoy reading and discovering more about it, so I have added your blog to my list of blogs to follow.
Best wishes, DeeBee
An amazing piece of history!
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Oooo I love the color, the little figures on top. What color. Hi Hilda!
ReplyDeleteAwesome piece!
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