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Terracotta hu vase with a lead-glazed finish, China, Han dyn…
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Terracotta hu vase with a lead-glazed finish, China, Han dyn…
See original version (French)
Estimate €1,000 - €1,500
Voluntary lot
Description
Terracotta hu vase with a lead-glazed finish, China, Han dynasty, 2nd–1st century BC / 1st–2nd century
Globular in shape, resting on a short ring-shaped foot, with a broad shoulder marked by moulding, the vase is surmounted by a slightly flared cylindrical neck and a thickened rim. The body, flanked by two handles in the shape of taotie masks with pseudo-movable rings, is adorned with a moulded relief frieze depicting a succession of animals, notably felines, deer and mythical creatures, amidst stylised motifs, against a background of foliage and scrolls. The surface has a brown-black patina with greenish hues and traces of iridescence resulting from burial.
Height: 34 cm
Signs of wear and traces of burial, small chips and erosion on the surface; repair above the foot.
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