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Pair of Large Han Dynasty Pottery Jars

Offered by: J R Richards

Description
Creation Date 206 B.C. - 220 A.D.
Description Each raised on a tall, splayed pedestal foot and molded around the bulbous body with two pairs of bow string bands, the uppermost register divided by a pair of taotie masks, beneath archaistic scrolls framed within upright blades painted in red and lavender on the neck, the design repeated on the domed covers, all reserved on the greyish-black body
Styles / Movements Asian Art
Article References Compare three further related examples of painted hu illustrated in Spirit of Han, Singapore, 1991, pls. 20-22; one from the Avery Brundage collection included in the exhibition Gems of Chinese Art from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco.

More Information

Origin:	China
Period:	Pre 18th Century
Materials:	pottery
Condition:	Good. some repair
Creation Date:	206 B.C. - 220 A.D.
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional, Ancient Art
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	512411

Dimensions

W.	14 in;	H.	20 in;
W.	35.56 cm;	H.	50.8 cm;

Message from Seller:

I became interested in the Ceramic Arts; specifically Ancient Chinese Pottery, when my brother Marc; also an art dealer, introduced it to me over 20 years ago. Since then I traveled throughout Asia; including Hong Kong, Japan, and Korea, in search for those special pieces that appeal to the discerning collector, as well as the Designer Market.