Description:

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A green-glazed stoneware jar of the hu type, traditionally used in tomb contexts for storing food or offerings to the deceased. The vessel displays a high-shouldered, baluster form with a broad, flaring neck and rim, all resting on a flat base. The surface is covered in a glossy green glaze, the result of lead-based components that oxidized during firing to create a jade-like tone - emulating the color of precious jade, highly esteemed in Chinese culture. Size: 7" W x 9.75" H (17.8 cm x 24.8 cm)

Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection, 1995 to 2005 or via inheritance

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#195459

  • Condition: Hairline fissures radiating from the rim and base, both are stabilized. Abrasions and chips to surface and rim.

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