Western Jin Dynasty (265–317) Terracotta Funerary vase in the shape of a sheep - 50 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 7,200 - € 8,800
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Description from the seller
Large sheep-shaped vase, Western Jin Dynasty, China (265–317)
Chamber pot representing a lying sheep
At that time the sheep was considered a sign of good augury.
Stoneware porcelain with green-brown celadon glaze characteristic of this period and region.
This vase was intended for funerary use
Dimensions: 50 x 32 x 18 cm
see a comparable model
https://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2015/02/23/31590831.html
Provenance: - French private collection
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as thermoluminescence (TL) testing, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Large sheep-shaped vase, Western Jin Dynasty, China (265–317)
Chamber pot representing a lying sheep
At that time the sheep was considered a sign of good augury.
Stoneware porcelain with green-brown celadon glaze characteristic of this period and region.
This vase was intended for funerary use
Dimensions: 50 x 32 x 18 cm
see a comparable model
https://www.alaintruong.com/archives/2015/02/23/31590831.html
Provenance: - French private collection
Taxes and customs duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as thermoluminescence (TL) testing, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Culture
Western Jin Dynasty (265–317)
Century/timeframe
Dynastie Jin de l’Ouest (265 – 317)
Name of object
Funerary vase in the shape of a sheep
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2025
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
50 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
32 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
18 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.
