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Period Large Han Dynasty Green Glazed Large Jar on 19th Century Rosewood Stand

$8,500per set
£6,498.70per set
€7,485.19per set
CA$11,911.11per set
A$13,297.63per set
CHF 6,967.76per set
MX$162,776.04per set
NOK 88,490.60per set
SEK 83,435.40per set
DKK 55,862.76per set
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This globular jar of a large size is traditionally called a Hu. Created in the Han dynasty and fully authenticated by the Chinese Government for the collective Group “Hong Kong Art Craft Merchants Association Limited” The group pays for authentication and for export licenses required to remove antiquities out of the country for sale into western markets. Photographed and with a certificate stamp stating this left the country in 1999. Under the Han rule life and prosperity flourished. The production of pottery was greatly increased and standardized making it a staple throughout the country and was used in many ritual burials. Techniques and glaze standards rose. This piece is both incised and has a lovely large banded area of light olive green glaze with a straw glazed top and bottom. Most likely made in the western part of China from the look, glaze color and body surface. These clays require high firing temp. and result in impurities in the clay and fire ash creating these molted effects on the surface.. Further decorated with T'ao T'ieh masks and flat attached ring handles this is a nice Fine example of wears made almost two thousand years ago. Since its importation to this country a fine late 19th century rosewood carved base has been acquired to further display the piece to its maximum advantage. Condition Disclosure: While we do our best to carefully inspect and give a full report on the condition of any item we sell, pointing out any repairs or alterations that may have been done to the best of our knowledge, as is the case with any antique and vintage item, there is a possibility that at some point in the life of the piece that there may have been damaged which has been professionally repaired and as such a repair undetectable, it is therefore impossible for us to disclose... we recommend that you also read and agree to the 1st dibs user agreement, particularly sections 9,13,15,18,19 and 27
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Materials and Techniques:
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    260 BC
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. fine undamaged condition. The base with a nice old surface.
  • Seller Location:
    Hudson, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU81138359863

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