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Antique Chinese Glazed Ceramic Song Dynasty Style Funerary Urn

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Antique Chinese Qingbai ware late Southern Song dynasty (960 to 1279) / Yuan dynasty (1271 to 1368) style funerary urn. High-quality glazed ceramic garlic head vasiform vessel, decorated with dragon over small attendant figures modeled in relief, retaining remnants of red wax export seal to verso, indicating it's authentic, ethically sourced and legally exported out of China. Dimensions: (approx) 13.25" High, 4.25" Diameter, 4lbs Great antique condition with nicely aged patina over the whole. Light brown/tan glaze with highly desirable craquelure. Typical age appropriate wear. Originally lidded, the top has been lost to time. Partial export seal to verso.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.25 in (33.66 cm)Diameter: 4.25 in (10.8 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed,Hand-Crafted,Molded
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    19th Century or earlier
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Great antique condition with nicely aged patina over the whole. Light brown/tan glaze with highly desirable craquelure. Typical age appropriate wear. Originally lidded, the top has been lost to time. Partial export seal to verso.
  • Seller Location:
    Forney, TX
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5977237044872
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