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HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
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A GREEN-GLAZED RED POTTERY HILL JAR AND COVER
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
The cylindrical jar is raised on three bear supports and molded around the exterior with a hunting scene of figures and various animals between a pair of molded mask and ring handles, and the cover is molded with mountain peaks interspersed with further animals surrounding a central peak. The exterior of each is covered in a rich green glaze, and the interior of the jar with a yellowish glaze streaked in green and with green glaze pooled on the bottom.
8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm.) high
HAN DYNASTY (206 BC-AD 220)
The cylindrical jar is raised on three bear supports and molded around the exterior with a hunting scene of figures and various animals between a pair of molded mask and ring handles, and the cover is molded with mountain peaks interspersed with further animals surrounding a central peak. The exterior of each is covered in a rich green glaze, and the interior of the jar with a yellowish glaze streaked in green and with green glaze pooled on the bottom.
8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm.) high
Provenance
B. K. Wong, Hong Kong, 22 May 1987.
Brought to you by
Michael Bass