A double-eared vase crafted during the Western Xia dynasty during the subjugation of the Jin dynasty. Produced in a kiln located in Lingwu City, present-day Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. The body is decorated with water wave pattern by the combing, and the rust glaze and tenmoku glaze are applied separately.

Formerly ruled by the Tangut people, this region fostered a cultural milieu distinct from that of the Chinese heartland, as reflected in the creation of its own era names and the Western Xia script. The rhythmic undulation of the encircling wave motif recalls the decorative cadence found on Hellenistic amphoriskoi, evoking the western influences that permeated the area as a Silk Road oasis.

A small loss is visible on one handle and another on the rim. There is little surface wear, and the glaze retains an overall healthy lustre.