Description: Han Dynasty Celadon Glazed Stoneware Jar A Bit of History: Han Dynasty Ceramic - 206 B.C. - A.D. 220 The Han dynasty is notable for its concentration on organized ceramic production. Mass-produced functional vessels, some stamped with place names and government offices, suggest that a true nationwide industry had come into existence and that some ceramic workshops were already state controlled. Molds aided tremendously in the manufacture of identical vessels, but the most important technical innovation was the development of lead glazing. These low-fired glazes were colored with copper to produce green, or iron to create yellow or brown. The toxicity of lead however meant that these new glazes were best suited to mortuary pottery rather than daily use. While soft-bodied lead-glazed wares were manufactured largely in central China, the coastal region of southern China continued the production of high-fired stoneware incorporating a wood or ash glaze with a yellow-green color range that can be considered an early form of celadon. The expanded Han repertoire also included painted grey ware, which often imitated lacquer ware, burnished black ware, and stamped and incised decoration both glazed and unglazed. Han ceramic tomb figurines, architectural models, farmyard animals, and horses made specifically for the tomb (ming-ch'i) are justifiably famous. Item in Question Description: Han Dynasty, 3rd century or possibly earlier? The jar heavily designed with an Olive Green glaze and a unique handle Measures: 9 3/4 x 9 3/4inches Provenance: Acquired from the prominent A. Abraham of Toronto that owned the Imperial Jade Shop in the famous King Edward Hotel. After the shop closed in 1977 the majority of the items were put into storage for many years with some of the vases now being sold to the public. As was this one. With the purchase of this item comes with a codex transfer provenance to keep track and travels of this Jar.
Price: 2000 USD
Location: Reno, Nevada
End Time: 2025-01-07T02:32:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
Product Images
Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Porcelain & Pottery
Color: Green
Original/Reproduction: Antique Original
Region of Origin: China
Age: Pre-1800
