Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Funerary Jar with superb irisation - 12 cm
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Description from the seller
Rare and well-preserved Chinese Han Dynasty green glazed pottery jar (206 BCE – 220 CE).
This jar, with its globular body and short neck, retains much of its original mottled green glaze and shows authentic burial encrustation. Surviving intact for over 2000 years, it represents a rare example of early Chinese glazed pottery.
Height: 12 cm, Width: 10 cm.
Provenance: Private collection, Japan.
A scarce and valuable piece for serious collectors.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Rare and well-preserved Chinese Han Dynasty green glazed pottery jar (206 BCE – 220 CE).
This jar, with its globular body and short neck, retains much of its original mottled green glaze and shows authentic burial encrustation. Surviving intact for over 2000 years, it represents a rare example of early Chinese glazed pottery.
Height: 12 cm, Width: 10 cm.
Provenance: Private collection, Japan.
A scarce and valuable piece for serious collectors.
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller . No further tests, such as, a TL test, analysis of metals(XRF-test), lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty
Century/timeframe
Han Dynasty 206 BCE – 220 CE
Name of object
Funerary Jar with superb irisation
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1997
Country acquired from
Japan
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1997
Width
10 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
Depth
10 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
