A fine large Chinese glazed granary jar, latter part of the ...

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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

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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
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".