Metallic Brown-glazed Flask with Stamped Figure Design

During the Northern dynasties, China had much communication with central Asia and the regions of India, therefore western decorative styles such as the Lianzhu necklace pattern, and honeysuckle leaf pattern, frequently appeared on porcelain. Figures from the west also became one of the decorative motifs. These all show the cultural and ethnic melding between China and west in this historical period.