A large Chinese green-glazed red pottery storage jar, Hu

Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD)

Of ovoid shape with everted collared rim, the shoulder applied with various exotic beasts and archaistic faux handles between raised 'bow string' borders, all under a rich dark green glaze now largely oxidised.

47cm high

FOOTNOTE:

This jar is accompanied by a thermoluminescence test certificate from Oxford Authentication, confirming the date as Han Dynasty. For a similar jar see Christie's Gordon Collection, New York, 24 March 2011, lot 1106.

Condition Report

Some chipping and glaze flaking to the rim. Almost all of the glaze has oxidised to a silvery grey colour. Obvious signs of age throughout.

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