*China 960-1279 AD Ancient Song Dynasty Rare Offering Snake Sculpture In Pottery
Offering snake sculpture from the Chinese Song Dynasty (960-1279 AD ).
A beautiful and very unusual "offering snake" from the Yunnan province region in the ancient China. This rare piece was created in pottery in the ancient China during the Song Dynasty period. between 960-1279 AD.
Has a measurements of 3.75 by 3.25 inches (9.53 x 8.26 Cm).
The Song Dynasty, was an imperial dynasty of China that began in 960 and lasted until 1279. The dynasty was founded by Emperor Tizu of Song following his usurpation of the throne of the later Zhou, ending the Five-Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The Song often came into conflict with the contemporaneous Liao, Western Xia and Jin dynasties in northern China. After decades of armed resistance defending southern China, it was eventually conquered by the Mongol-led Yuan dynasty.
The dynasty is divided into two periods: Northern Song and Southern Song. During the northern Song, the capital was in the northern city of Bianqing and the dynasty controlled most of what is now Easter China. The Southern Song, refer to the period after the Song lost control of its northern half to the Jurchen-led Jin dynasty in the Sin-Song wars. At that time, the Song court retreated south of the Yangtze and established its capital at Lin’an. Although the Song dynasty had lost control of the traditional Chinese heartlands around the yellow river, the Southern Song Empire contained a large population and productive agricultural land, sustaining a robust economy. In 1234, the Jin dynasty was conquered by the Mongols, who took control of northern China, maintaining uneasy relations with the Southern Song.
Note: These types of offerings were originally excavated from Buddhist sites in the region of Yunnan, China. They were usually buried at the bases of temples, pagodas, or other holy sites.
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 piece is very good. Beside the little normal wear. It is in nice ancient condition, with all parts original from the period. This piece has been carefully inspected to guarantee the condition and authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: D0000REHG/.1112
