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A Large Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora
A Large Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora

A Large Chinese Han Dynasty Black Pottery Amphora

Located in Austin, TX

A voluptuous Han Dynasty burnished black pottery amphora. The bulbous body features two pair of raised spiral decorations terminating in a protruding nipple on each side.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 17.9 C.M. / Width 18.4 C.M.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Pottery

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora
Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Han Dynasty, Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 16.7 C.M. / Width 18.6 C.M.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Antiquities

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Chinese Han Dynasty Amphora Pot

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H 7 in W 7.5 in D 5.75 in

Chinese Han Dynasty Amphora Pot

Located in Atlanta, GA

This amphora pot was made some 2,000 years ago during the Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220).

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Ceramics

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Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora
Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

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H 6.86 in W 7.13 in D 5.91 in

Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Age: China, Han Dynasty, 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 Size: Height 17.4 C.M. / width 18.1 C.M.

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Early Han Dynasty Pottery Amphora
Early Han Dynasty Pottery Amphora

Early Han Dynasty Pottery Amphora

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H 13 in W 14 in D 14 in

Early Han Dynasty Pottery Amphora

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant Han Dynasty amphora with two handles standing 13" tall is timeless in its beauty.

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Chinese Amphora

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H 9 in W 9 in

Chinese Amphora

Located in Atlanta, GA

This Han Dynasty Amphora with bronze buttons, glazed green, would have been used as the principal means for transporting and storing oil, grain, fish, and other commodities.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Han Dynasty is known for a long reign and many achievements, including the invention of paper, water clocks and sundials. Due to the many advancements of this time, antique goods from this period are highly coveted collector items. You’ll find a variety of authentic antiques on 1stDibs.
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    The Han Dynasty made many advances in art styles, and is particularly noted for ceramic figurines and vases, as well as carved jade suits. Silk weaving, metalwork and painting were also popular art forms. Shop range of authentic Han Dynasty-era art from top sellers on 1stDibs.