£850
A Chinese Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) incised cocoon jar. Grey, flared circular neck with incised bands above an ovoid body having similar vertical incised bands raised on a flared circular base (height 12.5" x width 13" x depth 9")
Contained with a bespoke perspex display case of rectangular form with an ebonised base and ivory linen interior (case height 16" x width 14.5" x 13.5")
Provenance: Purchased from Willer, 12 Holland Street, London W8 in 2011 and guaranteed as genuine and of the period stated.
This has an original receipt so it is guaranteed as described. Everything appears to be in good condition with no restoration that we can see. There is discolouration and oxidisation commensurate with age and some colour differential etc., but the period is guaranteed as per the description. The circular foot is quite roughly made and there is very minor rim fritting around the edge but nothing of great note. Looking closely it is found to be “crusty” in places and there are scratches and discolouration commensurate with age but the piece is in good general overall condition.
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