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Social Sciences - Anthropology / Ceramics | | Chinese term or phrase: 带流罐 | Hello,
The context is: 带流罐都基本未破损.
Is it some sort of container/vessel for carrying water? Thanks in advance! |
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| | spouted jar / jar with spout(s) | Explanation:
带:with, having 流: spout 罐: jar or pitcher, so 带流罐 is a jar or pitcher with one or more spouts, to avoid the singular or plural forms in English, better to name it spouted jar or pitcher. |
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orientalhorizon
Local time: 08:24
| Grading comment I agree with listing it as "spouted jar." Thanks all!
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2 hrs confidence: jar with spout
Explanation:
The so-called "流" is simply the outlet where you pour water out. Think of a teapot which consists of a spout and a handle.
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-09-14 01:34:17 GMT)
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For what a "jar with spout" looks like, refer to: http://www.trocadero.com/asianartguy/items/313132/item313132...
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-09-14 01:35:51 GMT)
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Or you call it a "spouted jar" as you find in the link above.
| LoyalTrans
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2 hrs confidence: spouted jar / jar with spout(s)
Explanation:
带:with, having 流: spout 罐: jar or pitcher, so 带流罐 is a jar or pitcher with one or more spouts, to avoid the singular or plural forms in English, better to name it spouted jar or pitcher.
| orientalhorizon
Local time: 08:24
Native speaker of: Chinese
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| | Grading comment | I agree with listing it as "spouted jar." Thanks all! |
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