East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An attractive granary jar, wheel-thrown with a flat base and a sturdy cylindrical body. Although faint, the original surface motifs are visible in areas - painted in a curvilinear and swirling pattern, perhaps a vine or cloud-form motif in beige hues atop the orange ground. The gray color of this vessel resulted from firing in a smoke-infused kiln and the surface decoration were painted on afterwards using mineral pigments and these are not protected by glaze - hence the faded nature. Vessels like these were placed inside of tombs, often holding offerings that were given to help the deceased journey through the afterlife. This is certainly fine condition after nearly 2000 years! Size: 4.75" W x 7.5" H (12.1 cm x 19 cm)
Provenance: private Wabasha, Minnesota, USA collection; ex-Nancy and Dr. E.F. Simpson collection, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from 1970 to 2000
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#171859
Condition
Minor surface chips and abrasions, otherwise intact and very good. Pigment fading and losses to motifs. Pigments are not glazed and actively smudge when handled.