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Directory: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Pottery: Pre AD 1000: Item # 1488975

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A Chinese, amber glazed, Hu jar which follows the archaic bronze form; Han dynasty. The low-fired lead glaze was further embelished with a green swirling decoration to the shoulder of the jar. This was likely achieved by using a copper pigment. Dimensions; 23.5 cm tall Condition; this is an excavated item, with areas of glade degradation and wear in part. The lid is missing, and there are some nibbles to the mouth rim. Provenance; Nagel Auctions, From the collection of a German scholar, assembled between 1961 and 1966. To keep our costs to a minimum, and pass the savings to our customers, we are only permitted to post a single photo of the item on Trocadero. Additional photos are available on request, or on our website.