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HAN DYNASTY 220 AD Ancient Impressed Pottery Vase In Earthenware

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Gray pottery jar-vase from the Han Dynasty.

This is a stunning and massive Chinese high fired of remarkable size and girth, with impressed geometric design from the ancient Han Dynasty (circa 220 AD), in the Zhejiang Province in China. The coil-formed massive high fired gray pottery storage jar of elegant proportions, with a wide mouth with an out-turned lip and even wider shoulders, tapering downwards to a slightly concave foot. The voluptuous bold body is decorated simply with a repeating geometric design. The high fired gray pottery body visible under and encrustation of the reddish soil Zhejiang is famous for. The deeply impressed design covers most of the body around, starting just under the shoulders, and stopping well above the foot. The design was created using a carved stamp or paddle to impress the design into the gray pottery body while it was still wet. Acquired from T.K. Asian Antiquities Gallery in Williamsburg, Virginia.

Measurements: Diameter 386 mm and height 241 mm (15.2 x 9.5 Inches).

The Chinese Han Dynasty Geography & Map

The Han dynasty

This was one of the longest of China's major dynasties (206 BC-220 AD). In term of power and prestige, the Han dynasty in the east, rivaled its almost contemporary Roman empire in the west. With only one interruption it lasted a span of over 400 years and was considered a golden age in Chinese history, especially in arts, politics and technology. All subsequent Chinese dynasties looked back to the Han period as an inspiring model of an united empire. Regarding the art of this time, it is still eminently funerary, although it reflects the very high artistic level that will be reached both in the capitals and in the provinces. These preserved objects provide us with information on the daily life and customs of the time, since the art becomes much more mundane than the bronzes of the Zhou and Shang periods.

Provenance: A private collection in New York city collected in the 1964; T.K. Asian antiquities gallery, Williamsburg Virginia; a private collection in Palm Beach FL; then purchased by James & Nancy Markell, Virginia 1976; then by descent to Lauren Markland, Fort Lauderdale, FL.; acquired in Palm Beach, FL. in March 7, 2021

Condition: The overall condition of this ancient piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to any part. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity. Repaired: Minor repairs and restorations as expected.

INVENTORY REF: D072424DENM/.9087