Lot 92 , A fine large Chinese glazed granary jar, latter part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 8), the short-lived Xin Dynasty (AD 9-25) or the early Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220)

A fine large Chinese glazed granary jar, latter part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC-AD 8), the short-lived Xin Dynasty (AD 9-25) or the early Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-220), the red pottery vessel coated in an amber glaze that in places has a silvery sheen to it, the top modelled as a two-tiered tiled roof, the tall cylindrical body decorated with two bands of incised lines, on three sturdy feet moulded into the form of bears, 36cm high
£400-600

Condition:
This large and impressive pottery vessel was made some 2,000 years ago during the latter part of the Western Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 8), the short-lived Xin Dynasty (AD 9 - 25) or the early Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25 - 220). It is very similar to other large amber-glazed granaries excavated from a tomb in Xi'an dated to the Xin Dynasty (AD 9 - 25). It is in exceptional condition. There are a few expected minor chips to the edges but there is no repair or restoration. A very nice example of its type. For reference: similar examples are illustrated and described in the fine Southeast Asian Ceramic Society book "Spirit of Han".

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