Ancient Chinese, Han dynasty Pottery Funerary Jar with Three Bear Figures - 32 cm
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Funerary Jar with Three Bear Figures, a Han Dynasty Ancient Chinese pottery granary jar of 32 cm height, 19 cm width and 19 cm depth, complete with three bear‑shaped supports and authentic Original/official, acquired from Japan in 2026 from a private collection with no restoration.
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A remarkable Han Dynasty granary jar, distinguished by its impressive size and beautifully aged surface with attractive silvery iridescence.
What makes this piece particularly charming is the presence of three adorable bear-shaped supports, which carry the large granary above them. These small sculptural bears add a wonderfully lively and distinctive character to the vessel.
The piece is complete and without restoration, which is especially noteworthy considering its age.
With its substantial form, beautiful surface and unusual bear-shaped supports, this is a highly decorative and rare collector’s piece of Han Dynasty pottery.
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.
A remarkable Han Dynasty granary jar, distinguished by its impressive size and beautifully aged surface with attractive silvery iridescence.
What makes this piece particularly charming is the presence of three adorable bear-shaped supports, which carry the large granary above them. These small sculptural bears add a wonderfully lively and distinctive character to the vessel.
The piece is complete and without restoration, which is especially noteworthy considering its age.
With its substantial form, beautiful surface and unusual bear-shaped supports, this is a highly decorative and rare collector’s piece of Han Dynasty pottery.
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 Three Bear Figures
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2026
Material
Pottery
Country acquired from
Japan
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
32 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1999
Width
19 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Japan
Depth
19 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.
